About the Role
BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 7100 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia. <br><p data-end="549" data-start="33"><strong data-end="108" data-start="33"><strong>YOUR SHOES TO FILL</strong>:</strong></p><ul><li>Further development and implementation of a global procurement strategy</li><li>Ensuring material availability in a dynamic growth environment</li><li>Leadership and further development of an international purchasing team</li><li>Implementation of cost optimization measures while maintaining high quality standards</li><li>Analysis and optimization of procurement processes as well as cross-functional improvements to increase efficiency and collaboration</li><li>Active management of interfaces and leadership of cross-functional projects</li></ul><p data-end="571" data-start="551"><strong data-end="571" data-start="551">YOUR WALK OF LIFE:</strong></p><ul><li data-end="1025" data-start="573">Degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a commercial vocational qualification</li><li data-end="1025" data-start="573">Many years of leadership experience in a head-of-procurement role within an industrial manufacturing company</li><li data-end="1025" data-start="573">Strong expertise in developing procurement strategies and process optimization</li><li data-end="1025" data-start="573">High level of analytical thinking, negotiation skills, and process improvement capabilities</li><li data-end="1025" data-start="573">Very good command of English</li><li data-end="1025" data-start="573">Willingness to travel frequently</li></ul><br><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:22.0px">WE OFFER:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is. Our Talent Acquisition team is looking forward to receiving your online application!</span><br><em>Please hand in your application in English.</em></p>