- Procurement Strategy & Market Intelligence: Develop and execute regional procurement strategies aligned with business objectives; monitor market trends, technology developments, and supplier landscapes to anticipate risks and opportunities.
- Supplier Identification & Relationship Management: Identify , evaluate, and onboard new suppliers in line with Category Management guidelines; manage and develop relationships with existing suppliers, monitoring performance and resolving issues as they arise.
- Supplier Risk & Performance Management: Coordinate risk analyses for new and existing suppliers with the Supplier Risk team; periodically evaluate supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual agreements and service levels.
- Sourcing & Negotiation: Collaborate with business teams to understand procurement needs, lead end -to-end sourcing processes, and negotiate supplier agreements covering pricing, lead times, payment terms, guarantees, and other conditions.
- Contract & Documentation Management: Prepare and maintain procurement documentation (purchase orders, contracts, etc.) in coordination with the legal department as required.
- Savings & Process Optimization: Identify and realize cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to optimize procurement operations and business efficiency.
- Governance, Reporting & Compliance: Report to Indra headquarters in accordance with corporate governance requirements and support internal and external audit activities as needed.
Teamleader Procurement (m/f/d)
Köln, Homeoffice
Full-time
Permanent employee
Your mission
Your profile
- University degree in a relevant field; minimum 5 years of experience as a buyer, ideally including technical materials/services, IT software, and hardware procurement. Experience working in a project-based environment is a plus.
- Academic or professional background in a technical discipline, such as IT or electronics, enabling effective engagement with technical stakeholders and subject matter.
- Proven negotiation skills with both suppliers and internal clients, including experience in contract closure and the ability to engage legal support when needed.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain strong relationships with internal clients, suppliers, and third parties, with a clear service orientation towards internal stakeholders.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to assess complex, multi -party situations; resourceful and creative in developing effective solutions.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to work independently, proactively, and with a results-oriented, continuous improvement mindset.
- Proficiency in SAP and SAP Ariba
- Native or business-fluent German and business-fluent English; Spanish and Polish are a plus
Why us?
- Flexitime without core working time
- 30 days holiday
- Good work-life balance due to mobile working and workation
- Working in international teams
- Individual training programmes
- Possibility to use Jobrad / Wellpass / Deutschlandticket / Edenred City Card and corporate benefits
About us
Indra Group (www.indragroup.com) is one of the leading European companies that focuses on advanced technologies, with over 60,000 professionals, presence in 46 countries, and commercial operations in more than 140 markets. Indra Group is paving the way to a more secure and better-connected future through innovative solutions, trusted relationships and the very best talent.
Indra Germany delivers secure and efficient solutions in Air Traffic Management, Defence, and Space. From aeronautical information systems to mission-critical defence operations and satellite communications, our technology supports complex, high-stakes environments.
For more information, visit https://www.indragroup.com/en/europe/germany
Indra Germany delivers secure and efficient solutions in Air Traffic Management, Defence, and Space. From aeronautical information systems to mission-critical defence operations and satellite communications, our technology supports complex, high-stakes environments.
For more information, visit https://www.indragroup.com/en/europe/germany