Manager Operational Procurement

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• Lead and develop the Operational Procurement team (incl. order processing, delivery tracking, master data, etc.) with the goal to further professionalize and standardize operational procurement processes across the ACEMEA region.
• Ensure the reliable, efficient, and timely delivery of procurement services to internal customers (Production, Supply Chain, Export Control) while maintaining compliance with corporate standards and guidelines.
• Drive global process optimization, harmonization, and digitalization initiatives within operational procurement, expanding best practices from Germany to other ACEMEA locations; actively contribute to training, coaching, and knowledge sharing across the region.
• Ensure implementation and monitoring of internal controls and compliance requirements in alignment with corporate governance.
• Take ownership for KPI management and reporting; lead regular performance reviews and ensure continuous improvement in collaboration with VP Procurement, Procurement Directors, and Commodity Management.
• Develop the team’s capabilities through Talent Management, career path planning, and competency building; promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and service orientation.
• Manage audits, key projects, and initiatives impacting procurement operations across the region.

• Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or comparable qualification.
• Several years of experience in operational procurement in an international industrial environment.
• Proven leadership skills, ideally with experience in managing teams across regions / cultures.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, ERP systems (SAP is a plus), and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI).
• Understanding of compliance frameworks, internal controls, and quality standards.
• Analytical, structured, and pragmatic working style with strong solution orientation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English and German (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.