Lead (m/f/d) Of Direct Procurement

Kws Group

Berlin, BE, DE
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Global procurement strategy for direct materials
Lead and develop international team
Source-to-pay (s2p) organization
** KWS Group is seeking a Lead of Direct Procurement in Berlin to lead their global procurement strategies for direct materials, focusing on building a strong Source-to-Pay (S2P) organization. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in strategic procurement, particularly in the agri-business sector, and demonstrate strong leadership and analytical skills. **

Job Summary

  • Shape and drive the global procurement strategy for direct materials such as treatments, logistics, and packaging.
  • Lead, develop, and empower a diverse global team as functional and disciplinary manager.
  • As a family business, we are guided by the values of closeness, reliability, vision and independence; this culture is lived in practice and ensures an open and friendly working atmosphere from day one.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** KWS Group is seeking a Lead of Direct Procurement in Berlin to lead their global procurement strategies for direct materials, focusing on building a strong Source-to-Pay (S2P) organization. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in strategic procurement, particularly in the agri-business sector, and demonstrate strong leadership and analytical skills. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global procurement strategy for direct materials
  • Lead and develop international team
  • Source-to-Pay (S2P) organization
  • Total Cost of Ownership initiatives
  • Global commodity strategies

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic and operational acumen
  • Empathetic leadership style
  • Change-oriented mindset
  • Growth mindset

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or comparable
  • Extensive experience in strategic procurement
  • Experience in leading teams in complex, global matrix environments
  • Strong analytical and negotiation skills
  • Solid knowledge of procurement best practices
  • Excellent communication skills in English

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