PROCUREMENT LEAD (M/F)
(Frankfurt - Germany)
Ivalua was founded in 2000 and is a global leader in cloud-based spend management solutions
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Ivalua is a global company. Our employees are exceptional professionals who believe that digital transformation revolutionizes supply chain sustainability and resilience and increases the potential of supplier collaboration.
Our leading cloud-based procurement platform is used by hundreds of the world's most respected brands. Our comprehensive and end-to-end platform enables organizations to effectively manage all spend categories and all suppliers, increase profitability, improve ESG performance, minimize risks, and enhance employee productivity.
It is our passion that drives us forward and our ambition to strengthen and challenge each other to create meaningful experiences for our colleagues, customers, and partners.
Learn more at www.ivalua.de. Follow us on LinkedIn
THE CHALLENGE
CONTEXT:
Are you passionate about driving innovation and ensuring the successful implementation of cutting-edge solutions? Join our dynamic team as a Procurement Lead and take on a key role in shaping the procurement ecosystems of our customers.
THE ROLE:
In this position, you will work closely with customers, partners, and the product team to model complex procurement processes, optimize functional solutions, and drive continuous improvements. Your functional expertise is critical to improving our customers' spend management and ensuring their long-term success.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES IN DETAIL
● Lead end-to-end implementations of functional workstreams (Procure-to-Pay, Sourcing to Contracts, Supplier Relationship Management) from project start to production go-live.
● Deploy our agentic AI solutions by leveraging your deep procurement domain expertise and natural language (prompting and functional logic) to tailor AI behavior to the customer's individual business context.
● Work closely with the Solution Architect in the design phase: share best practices with customers or partners, conduct product demonstrations, perform fit-gap analyses, and take full functional responsibility for the design document.
● Collaborate closely with Solution Architects by sharing best practices with customers or partners, conducting product demonstrations, and assuming full functional responsibility for the design document.
● Support partners during the implementation phase by providing design feedback and conducting configuration reviews during implementation.
● Take responsibility for the delivery and deployment plan and ensure successful production deployment.
● Configure the solution and coordinate activities with other team members to ensure compliance with project milestones.
● Incorporate customer feedback to evaluate and further develop product features.
● Ensure PMO (Project Management Office) activities and support change management initiatives to promote end-user adoption.
YOUR PROFILE
If you have the experience and strengths listed below, this position could be perfect for you:
Knowledge and Experience:
● Completed degree (BS/BA, MBA preferred) in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a comparable field, or foreign equivalent.
● At least 5 years of functional experience in Procurement, SRM, or Supply Chain.
● Prior experience with software or SaaS implementation projects is advantageous.
● Proven experience in managing digital transformation using leading cloud procurement platforms and a strong ability to use natural language to drive AI/automation tools.
● Experience in managing customer and partner relationships, leading workshops, and serving as a Trusted Business Advisor.
● Deep functional knowledge of the entire Source-to-Pay (S2P) lifecycle combined with excellent project management skills.
● Relevant certifications in Procurement or Project Management (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, PMP) are highly desirable.
Soft Skills
● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire customers in workshops and build strong, collaborative partnerships.
● Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment and collaborate closely with customers and partners.
● High self-motivation, results-oriented mindset, independent and flexible working style.
● Ability to coach and mentor colleagues in procurement and spend management processes.
● Very good German and English language skills.
WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS
If your application meets the requirements of this position, our qualified talent team will contact you to schedule an initial interview. Move closer to your goals - apply today!
Our talent team will guide you through every step of the application process - from preparation to completion. The team is here to support you!
Our hiring process is designed to assess your competencies through a series of personal interviews with internal stakeholders relevant to the position.
Interviews will be conducted virtually via video or in person.
LIFE AT IVALUA
- Hybrid work model (3 days per week in the office)
- We are a team committed to pushing the boundaries of product innovation and technology
- Sustainable company growth, privately held
- A stable company that has been cash-flow positive for 10 years
- Snacks and weekly lunches in the office
- Feel empowered to pursue your goals through improved team collaboration and increased creativity/productivity
- Unlock and develop your full professional potential with our exceptional training and career development program
- Join a dynamic and international team of top-tier professionals who are experts in their respective fields. Work with like-minded colleagues who pursue their work with great passion and high motivation. Experience a truly diverse work environment where your unique contributions are highly valued
- Regular team events, outings to competitions, sports team events, and musical activities
- Ivalua has been recognized by Comparably for the following (https://www.comparably.com/companies/ivalua):
Driven by People - Driven by You!
Our values unite us and we are committed to diversity and equality in the broadest sense to create an inclusive workplace. To help our customers make their supply chains more efficient, sustainable, and resilient, we rely on a global team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We believe in equal opportunity and diversity as a driver of innovation. We promote inclusion, which creates a productive workplace that is fun and offers all Ivaluans fulfilling career opportunities. https://www.linkedin.com/company/ivalua/about/
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