Junior Indirect Procurement Manager

TL;DR

Junior Indirect Procurement Manager: Support development and execution of category strategies across indirect spend areas (professional services, marketing, HR, facilities, IT) with an accent on tactical sourcing, spend analysis, and process improvements. Focus on managing RFQs/RFPs, identifying cost savings, collaborating with stakeholders and suppliers, and contributing to contract administration.

Location: Munich, Germany (hybrid: 60% office, 40% remote)

Company

Trailblazers in pet e-commerce with over 25 years experience, serving 12 million customers across Europe from offices in Munich, Madrid, Krakow, Wroclaw, London, and Vienna.

What you will do

• Support category strategies and independently manage tactical sourcing activities like RFQs/RFPs and supplier comparisons.
• Identify cost savings, avoidance initiatives, and process improvements while ensuring business continuity.
• Analyze spend, supplier, and contract data to support decisions and optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand needs and maintain supplier relationships.
• Assist in contract preparation, reviews, and procurement process documentation.

Requirements

• 1-3 years experience in procurement, supply chain, finance, or related field
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or related
• Fluent English required; German is a plus
• Strong analytical skills, proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Good communication, structured, detail-oriented mindset for fast-paced environment

Nice to have

• Exposure to indirect procurement categories
• Experience with procurement tools

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working: 60% office in Munich, 40% remote
• Option to work 20 days abroad in approved countries
• Development opportunities, excellent training, wellbeing offers
• Subsidised transport or bike leasing, 20% discount on products
• Multinational collaborative team emphasizing trust, diversity, and inclusion