This role encompasses comprehensive responsibility for supplier operations, negotiation activities, stakeholder coordination, and master data management across a substantial portfolio of long-tail suppliers. The position requires a proactive approach to managing day-to-day supplier interactions, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and supporting continuous process improvement in a dynamic, global environment.
Managing High Volume of Suppliers: Responsible for operational management of approximately 3,000 long-tail suppliers, representing ~10% of total spend.
Acting as Single Point of Contact: Handling all operational, commercial, and administrative topics for assigned suppliers, requiring strong multitasking and prioritization.
Ensuring Smooth Operations: Maintaining day-to-day supplier operations in strict alignment with procurement policies and processes.
Conducting Negotiations: Performing low-value and operational negotiations within established commercial and contractual frameworks.
Implementing Strategies: Ensuring centrally defined procurement strategies and contractual guidelines are executed consistently.
System & Data Accuracy: Maintaining accuracy and completeness of supplier master data, adhering to standards and workflows.
Stakeholder Coordination: Regularly coordinating with global procurement stakeholders, especially German Category Management teams.
Issue Resolution: Clarifying and resolving supplier issues efficiently, managing escalations within defined paths.
Continuous Improvement: Supporting ongoing improvement of supplier-related processes.
Supplier Operations Management: End-to-end responsibility for a defined supplier portfolio, ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
Negotiation & Commercial Activities: Ability to conduct negotiations, document outcomes, and implement contractual guidelines.
Communication & Stakeholder Coordination: Skilled in coordinating with internal stakeholders and managing supplier relationships.
Master Data & System Compliance: Proficient in maintaining master data accuracy, adhering to standards, and supporting process improvements.
We truly appreciate our employees and their performance
We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities to allow you to deepen your technical knowledge and for continuous growth
By working with us, you will make a meaningful contribution to improving human living conditions
Attractive salary, employee benefits and performance bonus
Eppendorf is an equal opportunity employer. We offer all qualified employees and applicants' identical chances.
We are looking forward to receiving your application!