Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.
Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions is a Business Group of Freudenberg and a leading global supplier of branded cleaning systems as well as household and laundry care products. The portfolio includes brands such as Vileda®, Gimi®, Wettex® and Marigold®. The company employs more than 3,600 people and hosts a global distribution network.
**Some of your Benefits**:
**Flexible Work Models**:
**Flexible Work Models**: We allow for flexible work models to ensure both professional and personal success.
**Cafeteria/ Canteen**:
**Cafeteria/ Canteen**: We offer fresh food on-site, both hot and cold.
**Performance Related Bonus**:
**Performance Related Bonus**: When you have an impact, you can reap the rewards.
**Personal Development**:
**Personal Development**: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.
**Welcome to career changers**:
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You support our team as
**Global Procurement Manager
- Indirect Spent**:
**Responsibilities**:
- Lead strategic procurement strategy for indirect spent and project definition in alignment with the Director with the goal to ensure best material cost and availability.
- Lead procurement activities for capital expenditure projects, including equipment, machinery, and infrastructure.
- Manage the procurement of various services, including maintenance, repair, and operations, professional services, and facilities management.
- Identify and implement best practices in indirect procurement to enhance efficiency. Develop and standardize procurement processes (e.g., tender templates, bid comparison) with local management. Support cross-functional teams in creating compliant spend management processes (e.g., P2P, tender documentation)
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to achieve cost savings and value optimization.
- Review and develop global contract types for local adaptation. Support big ticket contract negotiations and check compliance relevant content. Ensure compliant contract storage (Doxis).
- Support local entities on big ticket projects in terms of tender and supplier selection. Provide training to local entities.
**Qualifications**:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in indirect procurement, with a focus on Capex and services.
- Strong knowledge of procurement best practices and industry trends.
- Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
- Proven project management experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English, any knowledge of German will be an asset
- Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
**Additional Information**:
- Margherita Codazzi