Purchaser, Indirect Procurement, Training

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• You will identify new training institutions and continuing education providers on behalf of our clients, utilizing your expertise in the learning-portfolio landscape, and independently carry out contract negotiations.

• You will oversee and enhance relationships with existing service partners while constantly seeking ways to optimize our procurement agreements.

• You will also assist in supplier evaluations and risk assessments.

• You will consistently evaluate opportunities to shift specific portfolio services from a provider-sourcing approach to a self-delivery model, enhancing the portfolio's cost-efficiency.

• You will actively participate in the development and enhancement of our procurement processes and the essential legal documentation.

• As the main point of contact between customers and the supplier market, you will ensure effective and professional procurement processes for a meticulously curated learning portfolio.

• With your decisiveness, negotiation capabilities, and capacity to manage diverse stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in expanding our procurement function.

• You will be responsible for the meticulous upkeep of supplier and master data in our CRM system.

⛳️ Requirements

• A completed commercial apprenticeship or a degree in business administration.

• Initial professional experience in indirect procurement, vendor management, or the training/education sector.

• Strong communication skills, negotiation proficiency, and a professional demeanor when engaging with national and international partners.

• Ideally, basic knowledge of contract law and experience in drafting contracts with service providers and suppliers.

• Customer- and service-oriented mindset, initiative, and solid commercial and analytical understanding.

• A structured, responsible, and quality-focused approach to work.

• Excellent German and English language skills, both written and spoken.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours to ensure an optimal work–life balance (core hours 09:00–16:00).

• Option to work in our bright, comfortable office or up to 100% remote work.

• Access to numerous discounts through our Corporate Benefits program.

• Tailored professional development opportunities.

• Internal program aimed at developing future managers.

• Participation in sustainable initiatives, including bike leasing and a CO2 challenge.

• Additional leave days for voluntary or community service.

• A half-day off granted on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

• Achievements are recognized and celebrated at both team and company events.