About this role
Since our beginnings at Dr. Oetker, we have been breaking new ground. With pizza, cake, and desserts, as well as digital platforms and services - quality and an innovative spirit set us apart. What awaits you? It's up to you! At Dr. Oetker, you can actively shape the future - both yours and ours. We want to be part of something bigger. Don't you?
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RESPONSIBILITIES-
- You assume overall responsibility for the strategic direction, development and performance of international strategic and tactical procurement for indirect goods and services.
- As a member of the international procurement leadership team, you ensure the implementation of defined standards, value contributions and the overarching procurement strategy.- Your responsibilities include leading and developing the International Procurement Indirects organization.
- Together with international Commodity Managers and the wider Indirects team you establish high-performing collaboration, successful execution of impactful category strategies, clear accountabilities and a leadership culture aligned with Dr. Oetker's leadership principles.- You continuously advance the International Indirects agenda and deliver sustainable value through strategic demand management, standardization, bundling, digitalization and a forward-looking approach to supplier portfolio management.- Furthermore, you manage the performance of the assigned categories, create transparency regarding target achievement and value contribution and establish effective global standards, processes and governance mechanisms.- You lead strategic and complex international negotiations and ensure professional supplier relationship management, proactive risk management and effective escalation mechanisms.- In addition, you actively contribute to the further development of the International Procurement Indirects organization and its target operating model.
- In doing so, you establish clear roles, decision-making pathways, governance structures and harmonized ways of working.- You build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders on an international level.- As a strategic business partner, you advise international functions and senior management on investments, make-or-buy decisions, innovation initiatives and business-critical transformation programs.- You initiate and lead international and cross-functional projects, represent the procurement perspective in due diligence processes within M&A activities and act as the representative of International Procurement Indirects in relevant steering committees.WHAT YOU BRING- You hold a university degree and are a true procurement expert.
- You bring many years of international experience and deep expertise in strategic indirect procurement of goods and services and/or commodity management across key and complex indirect spend categories.- Ideally, you have a proven track record in leading and developing international teams and are experienced in managing complex matrix organizations.
- Even without direct disciplinary authority you are able to inspire and mobilize people to achieve shared objectives effectively.- You have a strong command of managing complex transformation and change initiatives within international organizations.
- You combine strategic foresight with strong business acumen and a results-oriented execution mindset.- You excel in stakeholder-focused communication at management and executive level, possess outstanding stakeholder management skills and handle conflicting priorities, complex negotiations and escalations with confidence.- You think strategically, analytically and solution-oriented, take ownership and constructively challenge existing processes and ways of working.
- Strong intercultural competence and a collaborative leadership style further distinguish you.- You have a solid understanding of digital procurement solutions, integrated Source-to-Contract and Procure-to-Pay processes as well as data-driven performance management models.
- Knowledge of SAP MM and BW, along with proficiency in Microsoft 365, would be an advantage.- You recognize the potential of Artificial Intelligence and data-driven solutions and leverage them purposefully to advance procurement, improve decision quality and enhance value creation.- Fluency in German and English, as well as a willingness to travel internationally, round off your profile.WHAT
WE OFFER YOU-
- Attractive remuneration- Flexible work models & mobile work- 30 days of vacation plus Special vacation at Christmas & New Year's Eve- Onboarding and professional development opportunities- Excellent employee restaurant and discounts in the Dr. Oetker Shop- Events and celebrations- Sports, health and fitness offers- Pension plan, Sabbatical and JobRad- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), this offers professional support in all situations, such as assistance with childcare, finding au pairs, and advice on care services- Daycare cooperation for children, holiday childcare and laundry service