Procurement Manager (f/m/d)

Procurement Manager (f/m/d) Full time The MEININGER Hotels group is looking for a Procurement Manager (f/m/d) who will serve as the primary contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders in regards of purchasing activities for defined categories. The person should also proactively support improvement initiatives and support Operations department with procurement knowledge, analysis and reports. MEININGER Hotels. Redefining hybrid hospitality. Where the comforts of a hotel meet the special facilities of a hostel. We run more than 35 hotels in Europe\’s best cities-and counting! YOUR TASKS Obtain competitive quotations and run tenders according to company requirements and policies Negotiate with suppliers to establish purchase contracts, ensuring that terms are favorable and purchases offer the best value for money Ensure that goods and services are delivered on time and meet quality standards Monitor vendor performance in terms of quality, service, and price, and take action to address any issues with non-performing suppliers Communication with all related internal and external parties regularly to ensure strong support for the agreed schedule and quality Significantly supporting the implementation of a new purchasing system Maintain comprehensive records of all procurement activities in compliance with policies and procedures, and provide analyses and reports to the Head of Procurement Ensuring the documentation related to purchases are maintained and filed according to the current policies and procedures YOUR PROFILE Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role, expertise in hospitality is a plus Experience in hotel operations and / or hotel purchasing activities Bachelor\’s degree in Business, Hotel Management or equivalent Ability to develop purchasing strategies and review procurement contracts/ frame agreements Business fluency in English and German OR French, other language skills are a plus Good knowledge of MS office Strong communication skills Strong negotiating and closing skills required, along with a demonstrated ability to develop negotiation strategies for complex activities WHAT MEININGER OFFERS Growth and development opportunities as part of an internationally expanding organization Lively, open and multi-cultural company culture with flat hierarchies Attractive compensation package + additional pension schemes Extra vacation days for every year with MEININGER 2 extra paid vacation days per year for your volunteer activities (Corporate Volunteering & VTO Program) MEININGER Staff Nights Program, Family and Friends Discount Various learning and development opportunities Employee events and team activities: M-Days, Christmas party, team building events Mental health program: access to Open-Up platform for you and your family members Language courses Modern office in the center of Berlin (Kreuzberg) YOUR APPLICATION We are enthusiastic hosts as diverse as our guests. Feels like you? Thank you for sending us your CV. We welcome candidates from different backgrounds, cultures, life preferences and experiences to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace promotes creativity, innovation, and productivity. STEP IN & EXPLORE: MEININGER Hotels Contact : Tolga Akan (Director of Facility Management & Procurement) [EN]