Senior Director Global Procurement

TL;DR

Senior Director Global Procurement: Lead and optimize hirify.global’s global procurement strategy focusing on indirect procurement including IT, SaaS, and marketing. With an accent on supplier relationship management, procurement transformation, and risk mitigation. Focus on driving procurement innovation, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration with senior leadership.

Location: Hybrid in Berlin, Germany with relocation support to Berlin

Company

hirify.global is a leading global local delivery platform operating in over 70 countries, headquartered in Berlin, Germany, and listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

What you will do

• Lead global procurement strategy with focus on indirect procurement.
• Partner with regional teams and key functions to maximize supplier value.
• Build and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Drive procurement transformation and adoption of technology and analytics.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and risk mitigation.
• Sponsor training and development for procurement teams.

Requirements

• Location: Hybrid work model with presence in Berlin campus 2 days a week.
• 12+ years experience in global procurement or supply chain management.
• Expertise in indirect procurement including IT, SaaS, and marketing.
• Proven leadership in global, matrixed environments.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Ability to leverage data and analytics for decision making.

Nice to have

• Relevant certifications such as CIPS or CPSM.
• Experience with procurement transformation and digital enablement.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with office presence in Berlin.
• 27 days holiday plus additional days for service years.
• Educational budget, language courses, and career development support.
• Health checkups, gym and bicycle subsidies.
• Employee share purchase plan, pension plan, and insurance benefits.
• Relocation support to Berlin available.

Hiring process

• Structured interview process with common interview questions provided.
• Focus on collaboration and cultural fit.