Procurement Team Leader

We are supporting an established international organisation in the search for an experienced Procurement Team Lead to join its German operations. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who combines commercial acumen, technical understanding and strong people leadership. You will lead a small procurement function while remaining closely involved in supplier management, negotiations and day-to-day purchasing activities.

The Role

• Lead, support and develop the procurement team
• Oversee day-to-day purchasing activities and ensure smooth procurement processes
• Manage purchasing across both rental and investment requirements
• Source and evaluate suppliers, quotations and commercial proposals
• Lead price, terms and contract negotiations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and service providers
• Ensure timely availability of required goods and services
• Monitor the end-to-end purchasing process and maintain accurate ERP documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, commercial terms and overall procurement efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement across the procurement function

About You

• Technical vocational qualification, ideally within engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, technical services or a related field
• Previous experience leading or managing employees
• Background in procurement, purchasing, operations or a technical environment
• Strong technical understanding and the ability to assess products and services from both a technical and commercial perspective
• Confident negotiator with strong supplier management skills
• Structured, pragmatic and solution-oriented approach
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment with competing priorities
• Strong focus on quality, reliability and deadlines
• Experience with ERP, inventory or purchasing systems
• Good Microsoft Office skills
• Fluent German and English

What You Can Expect

• A genuine leadership opportunity with significant scope to shape the procurement function
• An international working environment
• A varied role combining leadership, procurement and commercial responsibility
• Short decision-making processes and a high degree of autonomy
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• A competitive overall package with additional employee benefits