Procurement
Senior Marketing Vendor & Procurement Manager
Herzogenaurach, Germany
SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.
Your Talent
- Successfully completed relevant degree or equivalent such as Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Contract Law, Procurement, etc.
- At least 5 years’ experience in contract management, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably within the E-Commerce or Retail sectors.
- Strong negotiation skills
- Strong analytical skills and understanding of complex contract texts.
- Interest and understanding of Marketing operations
- Proficiency in compliance, and risk management.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with a proactive way of working.
Your Mission
- Build and maintain a vendor contract database that is easily accessible to authorized personnel.
- Regularly review contracts to find opportunities for better pricing or enhanced service levels. Negotiate with vendors to streamline services, eliminate redundancies, and achieve cost savings.
- Ensure accurate recording of contract terms, renewal dates, and key clauses.
- Analyze and identify opportunities to reduce the number of vendors while maintaining or improving service quality.
- Work with internal stakeholders to identify and retain high-performing, cost-effective vendors aligned with company goals.
- Serve as the primary contact for new contract negotiations, coordinating with internal teams to gather requirements. Ensure all new contracts comply with company standards, legal requirements, and strategic objectives.
- Define and enforce SLAs for all vendor contracts, outlining expected performance standards. Use performance metrics and regular reporting to ensure vendor adherence.
- Collaborate with vendors to implement enhancements and optimize service delivery.
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.
