Procurement Support Specialist with German

Role overview

As a Procurement Support Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting and managing key procurement processes in the German-speaking market. You will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of procurement activities, from order creation to invoice management, while maintaining high levels of service quality and data accuracy.

Your responsibilities will include:

Overseeing procurement activities such as the creation and modification of purchase orders, framework orders, scheduling agreements, and handling blocked invoices.

Contributing to the creation of procurement-related reports, ensuring the correctness and timeliness of data.

Managing incoming requests, supporting knowledge transfers, and collaborating on interconnected activities within the procurement support function.

Providing coverage for various procurement services tasks within the team when needed, including supporting team members and contributing to the development of a backup strategy to ensure continuity in all activities.

Actively identifying areas for process improvement, offering suggestions to enhance operational efficiency, and working collaboratively with the team to implement these changes.

Taking ownership of specific tasks related to language, country, or process requirements.

Assisting in the implementation of managerial decisions and strategies, ensuring alignment with team objectives and service standards.

Your qualifications, experience and skills

University degree in Finance, Business or Accounting or any other degree with required years of experience.

English - Upper intermediate (B2) and German - Upper intermediate (B2) (German language check will be required during the interview process).

Experience with procurement support related activities and good understanding of the terminology and general processes.

Google Workspace proficiency.

Good attention to details and competency with numbers.

Proactive and outcome-focused attitude.

Good teamwork skills and a strong collaborative spirit.

Self-motivation and willingness to develop.

Benefits

Annual 5% Bonus

Grade-Related Bonus

Employee Referral Program

Supplementary Pension Fund

Working Anniversary Awards

Flexible Working Hours

Hybrid Contract

Sick Days

Mental Health Support

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