About tonies:
tonies is the world’s largest interactive audio platform for children with around 9.3 million Tonieboxes and 119 million Tonies sold. The intuitive and award-winning audio system has changed the way young children play and learn independently with its child-safe, wireless, and screen-free approach.
Founded in 2013 by two fathers in Germany, where every second child now owns a Toniebox, the company is replicating its successful business model and expanding internationally. tonies brings the joy and magic of interactive audio entertainment and audio education to children around the world, with products available in over 28 countrieson 4 continents and more to come. Tonieboxes have already been activated in over 100 countries.
tonies offers a range of more than 1,300 Tonies figurines to be placed on top of the Toniebox and around 4,400digital titles through mytonies (library and app)– ranging from tonies Originals productions to content from around 400 licensing partners worldwide, including Disney, Warner Bros., NBC Universal, Mattel, Marvel, Paramount, Hasbro, Universal, Sony Music and many more. With an average playtime of ~270 minutes per week it is the perfect everyday companion for little ones.
tonies has more than 560 employees, achieved a group revenue of €481 million in the last fiscal year 2024 (+33% YoY) and is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (tonies SE).
Joining our tonies team means being part of an inspiring mission to create innovative and meaningful experiences for children around the world. Together, we’re shaping the future of play, learning, and imagination.
You as part of tonies:
As Senior Manager Strategic Procurement – Indirect (all genders), you will establish and lead our indirect procurement function, laying the foundation for a best-in-class scalable, efficient, and value-driven indirect procurement department at tonies. This is a unique opportunity to build from the ground up - developing strategy, defining processes, policies and guidelines, and driving operational excellence across a wide range of indirect spend categories including marketing services, IT software, office supplies, and more. You will work cross-functionally with teams across the business and geographies to ensure we get the best value for money while supporting our ambitious growth journey. This is a hands-on, high-impact role at the intersection of strategy and execution.
Your tasks and responsibilities will include:
Strategic Development & Leadership
1. Define and execute the Indirect Procurement Strategy: Develop a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives and growth plans
2. Process & Operating Model Design: Design, implement, and optimize end-to-end procurement processes, policies, and guidelines, establishing an efficient operating model, including organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities
3. Commodity Management: Develop and implement commodity strategies for key indirect spend areas (e.g., Marketing, IT, Professional Services, HR, Facilities).
4. Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Establish and foster strong relationships with key suppliers, driving performance, innovation, and continuous improvement
5. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks, including supply chain disruptions, contractual issues, and compliance
6. Spend Analysis & Reporting: Implement tools and processes for comprehensive spend analysis, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency gains. Report regularly on procurement performance and KPIs
Execution and Operational Excellence
7. Hands-on Tendering & Negotiation: Lead and execute the full tendering process for significant indirect spend commodities, including drafting RFPs/RFQs, evaluating proposals, negotiating contracts, and finalizing agreements (e.g., for marketing services, software licenses, consulting engagements)
8. Contract Management: Oversee the lifecycle of indirect procurement contracts, ensuring terms are met and renewals are managed effectively
9. Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with internal stakeholders across all departments (e.g., Marketing, IT, HR, Finance) and markets to understand their needs and ensure procurement efforts meet business requirements
What we are looking for:
10. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
11. 5+ years of experience in indirect procurement including a leading position within a Procurement department, with a strong track record of strategic development and hands-on execution
12. Experience building a procurement function from scratch or significantly scaling an existing one
13. Expertise in developing procurement strategies, processes, and operating models
14. Strong practical experience in leading complex tenders and negotiations, particularly in categories like marketing services, IT, or professional services
15. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to perform detailed spend analysis, identify opportunities, and build business cases for change
16. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
17. High degree of independence, proactivity, and resilience in a dynamic and evolving environment
18. Fluency in English and German (written and spoken)
19. Willingness to work from our Düsseldorf office 2-3 days a week
Why tonies?
20. Global Teamwork: We collaborate across departmental and country borders on our vision to bring the Toniebox into every child's room in the world.
21. Come as you are: This applies not only to the dress code but also to everything else. Because only where you truly feel comfortable can you give your best.
22. Mobility: Choose the option that suits you best - a Deutschlandticket (public transport ticket) for unlimited mobility, a monthly contribution for an office parking space, a leasing bicycle, or a remote work subsidy.
23. Enhanced Security: Benefit from subsidies for company pension plans, occupational pension schemes, and occupational disability insurance.
24. Rest & Time Off: Enjoy 30 days of paid annual leave as well as three additional days off such as Rosenmontag, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve. After one year of employment, you can also use up to 10 "toniecation days" (unpaid leave days).
25. Flexible Working: Equipped with individual equipment, you can work remotely for up to 5 days in consultation with your team - depending on your area of responsibility. And if you're up for a workation, you can work from abroad for up to 30 calendar days per year.
26. Continuous Learning: Benefit from our internal and external training opportunities as well as an individual learning budget to continuously expand your knowledge.
27. Language Learning & Relaxation: Improve your communication skills with the language learning app Babbel and find relaxation through our access to the meditation app Calm.
28. Discounts: Benefit from attractive discounts on our entire range of tonies products.
Good to know:
As part of our principles, we are committed to supporting inclusion and diversity at tonies. We actively celebrate our colleagues’ different abilities, ethnicities, faith and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Sabine Schykowski
Talent Acquisition Manager