LEAD GLOBAL LOGISTICS PROCUREMENT INBOUND in Herzogenaurach bei PUMA

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• A university degree in logistics, management, finance, or a relevant field
• Strong inbound logistics knowledge and business acumen
• Experience in procurement methodologies and category management
• A background in a multinational company, in logistics and supply chain departments
• Excellent analytical and presentation skills
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and influencing abilities
• A solution-oriented mindset and open-minded team player attitude
• Proficiency in procurement tools and data management/automation

• Drive Procurement Inbound strategy, in alignment with the overall Global Logistics strategy
• Run and oversee inbound tenders and ensure full commercial compliance of logistics service providers:
  • You collaborate with sales subsidiaries, colleagues in local procurement as well as with the legal and finance team to ensure contracts meet business needs, compliance standards and risk management requirements
  • Your responsibilities include the monitoring and managing of the contract performance. That implies the compliance with terms and conditions and addressing any issues or disputes that arise.
• Sound decision making based on available information, considering the potential commercial consequences and risks:
  • Analytical and data driven
  • Quick and decisive
  • Collaborative and consultative
  • Makes informed and timely decisions
  • Considers alternatives
  • Encourages team input
• Create and implement new ideas, processes or policies, including exploring / implementing proposals for process improvements with other internal/ external stakeholders
• Maintain all relevant contract master data to ensure smooth financial and operational auditing
• Responsible for any ad-hoc operational tasks regarding logistics procurement

• Responsible for root cause analysis in case of system malfunctions and system updates
• Analyze inbound logistics costs and provide background behind the cost developments
• Providing guidance to procurement team on contract management best practices and category specific aspects is part of your job.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 51 countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.