Manager Procurement

Job Description

talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the worlds pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experiencefast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

Job Description

They will oversee CAPEX and OPEX procurement, project-based sourcing, contract negotiations, and compliance while contributing to business growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company goals to drive efficiency, quality, and cost savings.
• Oversee CAPEX and OPEX procurement, ensuring the acquisition of assets, equipment, and operational needs at optimal value.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and execute supplier negotiations to achieve favorable pricing and service levels.
• Support the business with data-driven decision-making, ensuring procurement strategies align with financial and operational priorities.
• Lead, coach, and develop the procurement team, ensuring performance, efficiency, and growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize procurement workflows, enhance supplier partnerships, and drive innovation.
• Lead contract negotiations and renewals, ensuring legal, financial, and operational alignment.
• Conduct regular supplier performance evaluations to monitor quality, delivery timelines, and cost-effectiveness.
• Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring efficiency in sourcing, bidding, and vendor selection.
• Drive procurement process automation and implement best practices to improve operational workflows.
• Lead procurement projects, including fit-outs and major equipment purchases.
• Prepare and present procurement reports, savings analyses, and dashboards for senior leadership.
• Ensure full compliance with procurement policies.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring operational resilience.
• Tackles procurement challenges proactively, ensuring risk mitigation.
• Thrives in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.
• Builds and leads a team while fostering collaboration.

Additional Information

• Bachelors degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 57 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven negotiation skills with the ability to secure strategic vendor agreements.
• Strong experience in CAPEX and OPEX procurement, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Coupa, or similar) and data-driven procurement decision-making.
• Project management experience, particularly in procurement process optimization, automation, and cost control.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret procurement data and market trends.
• Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in contracts, procurement planning, and financial reporting.