Unlock Your Career Potential in a Values-Driven Culture
Knauf is a leading global company with a strong commitment to innovation and excellence. This exciting opportunity offers you the chance to begin and further develop an impressive career within our dynamic culture.
We have around 43,500 employees in over 90 countries, providing diverse opportunities for ambitious talent. Our core values of respect, appreciation, and customer-centricity are at the heart of everything we do.
We strive to create a safe and inclusive work environment where every contribution is valued and encouraged. Our aim is to develop sustainable solutions that benefit not only our customers but also future generations.
Key Responsibilities
* You will collaborate with top software companies worldwide to develop innovative procurement strategies that drive business growth.
* Managing material groups and global IT software projects ensures seamless operations and alignment with our strategic objectives.
* Using market intelligence, you will analyze global markets and identify procurement networks, suppliers, and service providers that meet our high standards.
* In close coordination with our Procurement Excellence team, you will focus on developing and executing our global category strategy for IT software.
* Your role will involve standardizing and optimizing processes for demand specification, supplier evaluation, and risk mitigation while promoting continuous improvement.
Requirements and Qualifications
* You possess a degree in IT, economics, procurement, or a related field, providing a solid foundation for your professional success.
* Strong negotiation skills and a deep understanding of relevant markets and suppliers are required to set a clear standard of excellence.
* You bring a wealth of knowledge to the table by leveraging your expertise in sourcing, procurement, and category management for IT software.
* A team-oriented mindset and a winning attitude are essential for thriving in collaborative environments and inspiring others.
* Your proficiency in SAP, digital procurement tools, and intercultural communication enables you to excel in connecting across diverse teams and stakeholders.
What We Offer You
We believe in supporting our employees' well-being and happiness. As an employer, we offer a range of benefits to help you thrive in your role.
* We provide a permanent employment contract in a stable and successful company.
* Our flexible working arrangement includes 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, and a flexitime account with a broad time window for flexible working and weekly home office days.
* We prioritize fitness and health through discounts on various sports and leisure activities, as well as opportunities for active health promotion through our company doctor and occupational health and safety initiatives.
* Daily time savings are ensured with ample parking and direct access to public transport from our premises.
* We support your future planning through subsidies for capital-forming benefits and offers for company pension schemes.
* Individual onboarding days, company and team events, subsidized company canteen, and our Barista coffee bar welcome you to our community.
* We encourage your career and professional development through individual support and promotion for part-time studies, further education, and training.
* Discounts on well-known brands and reduced-price employee purchases add value to your daily life.
* E-Bike leasing promotes your own health while using tax advantages.
* Relocation support is available for international relocation.
About Us
Knauf Gips KG is a leading manufacturer of innovative systems for dry construction, flooring, plaster, and facades. Our high-quality dry construction systems are renowned for their excellent acoustic, fire, and thermal insulation for floors, walls, and ceilings.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We make all personnel decisions based on experience, skills, and integrity, and we encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions.
We share our values and invite you to become part of our team to shape the future of Knauf together.