Manager Procurement (d/f/m)

Personio's intelligent HR platform helps small and medium-sized organizations unlock the power of people by making complicated, time-consuming tasks simple and efficient. Our growing team of 1,800+ Personios across Europe and the US are building user-friendly products that delight our 14,000+ customers and their 1.5 million employees. Ready to make an impact from day one?
We are more than a support team. We enable the rapid but sustainable growth of Personio and ensure the financial health and legal stability of the organization. If you want to work and learn in an interdisciplinary team of Finance, Legal and Strategy ("FLS") and want to make a difference from day one, the FLS team is the right place for you.
As a tech-forward procurement team, we see ourselves as a partner of our business leaders and collaborate with the entire organization, to enable teams to get the most out of their budgets and create a higher output for a lower input. We are looking for a highly motivated Manager Procurement (d/m/f) helping to scale our Procurement function.
You will play an integral role in improving our cost structure and our sourcing process and will be part of the vendor lifecycle from on- to offboarding.
This position is primarily to be filled in Munich, Germany, but also available in our other offices such as Berlin, Dublin, Amsterdam, London or Madrid.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Sourcing and procurement of contingency workforce, marketing, professional services, software and other services.
• Negotiating contracts and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely delivery of goods and services.
• Analyzing market trends and making recommendations on cost-saving opportunities.
• Further innovate our procurement processes to stay ahead of the curve by leveraging automations and AI.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Procurement experience in a SaaS company or related industry.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Tech-savvy mindset with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools, systems, and processes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge around ESG policies such as LkSG or CSRD are a plus.

Why Personio
Personio is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an integrative culture where everyone feels welcomed and supported. We embrace uniqueness and understand that our diverse, values-driven culture makes us stronger. We are proud to have an inclusive workplace environment that will foster your development no matter your gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level, or race.
Aside from our people, culture, and mission, check out some of the other benefits that make Personio a great place to work:

• Receive a competitive reward package - reevaluated each year - that includes salary, benefits, and pre-IPO equity
• Enjoy 28 days of paid vacation, plus an additional day after 2 and 4 years
• Make an impact on the environment and society with 1 (fully paid) Impact Day
• Receive generous family leave, child support, mental health support, and sabbatical opportunities
• We follow an office-led, remote friendly approach, including opportunities to work from home and international locations. Many of our teams have designated days for gathering in the office to enhance collaboration and foster a sense of community.
• We enjoy gathering for meals, cultural initiatives, and events like local Summer Sessions and year-end celebrations. There's also healthy snacks, drinks, and a weekly catered lunch.