Director Procurement

Summary

Join AVIV Group, a leading real estate tech company, as their Director of Procurement. In this role, you will lead strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and category planning to maximize value and optimize business outcomes. You will develop and implement a strategic vendor management program, ensuring compliance and effective vendor relationships. The position requires extensive procurement leadership experience in a large international company, fluency in English and either German or French, and deep understanding of procurement processes. You will collaborate with stakeholders, define roles and responsibilities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers a competitive benefits package including 30 days annual leave, hybrid/remote work options, flexible hours, and various other perks.

Requirements

• Significant experience as a Procurement Director or in a comparable senior role within a large, international company
• Fluency in English, with proficiency in either German or French
• Deep understanding of procurement processes, including contract management, service level agreements (SLAs), and vendor relationship management
• Comprehensive knowledge of the vendor lifecycle, from sourcing and procurement through to vendor management, and familiarity with internal roles and functions throughout these engagements
• Proficiency in contract negotiation and management, with a focus on achieving optimal vendor performance and value
• Strong leadership presence, with the ability to communicate procurement vision and objectives effectively and act as a key resource and guide within the organization
• Demonstrated ability to drive improvements and take ownership of key initiatives to enhance procurement outcomes

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing efforts across a variety of requirements (e.g., IT, HR, marketing, finance, and services) to maximize value
• Work with the broader procurement team to optimize cost through negotiations with leading vendors, ensuring adherence to vendor management policies and frameworks (including service levels and deliverables)
• Enhance business outcomes by consistently managing, administering, and guiding category vendors toward optimal performance
• Develop and oversee the relevant category plan, aligning procurement activities with AVIV’s strategic goals
• Enforce policies, tools, and templates to manage and govern vendors in alignment with AVIV’s procurement guidelines
• Engage closely with AVIV stakeholders to understand current vendor partnerships and refine vendor management processes and strategies
• Establish clear roles and responsibilities for AVIV stakeholders involved in vendor management to ensure accountability and streamlined processes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure that strategic vendors remain aligned with AVIV’s business objectives, procurement goals, and category strategy
• Develop and implement a strategic vendor management program that evaluates relationship performance, operational effectiveness, cost, and risk through regular assessments, reviews, and action plans
• Train and guide internal vendor relationship owners on governance best practices, ensuring effective delivery of committed products, services, and solutions
• Act as a point of escalation for vendor issues and disputes, ensuring effective and timely resolution
• Maintain and regularly update the list of category vendors and relevant data to facilitate effective segmentation and decision-making
• Continuously review and assess opportunities for process improvements to achieve greater maturity in vendor management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor in procurement and vendor management
• Advise and support regional procurement teams as needed to align on strategic goals and optimize procurement outcomes

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave + 2 Volunteering days per year
• Hybrid or remote working options
• Flexible working hours
• Company pension scheme
• ���58 public transport allowance
• ���100 allowance for glasses
• A mix of Health and Wellbeing benefits
• Bicycle leasing (Job Rad)
• Berlin only - Subsidised canteen (3.50€/day)
• Berlin only - Kindergarten (employees need to request a place, it might take some time, about 6 months)
• Charity fundraisers
• Laptop (MacBook/Dell)
• Smartphone + Subscription (requires approval)
• Partnership with Urban Sports Club & Kyan Health