Global Procurement Manager (m/f/d)

Walter is recruiting for a Global Procurement Manager (m/f/d) Location: Eschborn/Frankfurt am Main Responsibility: Subcategories within Finished Products Technical Procurement | Precision Manufacturing | International Environment To strengthen our global procurement organization, we are looking for a Global Procurement Manager (m/f/d) responsible for defined subcategories within the Finished Products portfolio. In this role, you will contribute to global sourcing strategies, manage international supplier relationships, and collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure competitive, reliable, and sustainable sourcing solutions. Your Responsibilities: Support the development and implementation of global sourcing and category strategies for assigned subcategories within Finished Products. Manage, evaluate, and continuously develop international suppliers within the responsible subcategories. Conduct global market, cost, and supplier analyses to identify new sourcing opportunities, particularly in the area of precision and mechanical manufacturing. Take ownership of supplier relationships within the assigned scope, including contract management and performance monitoring to ensure effective and compliant supplier management. Prepare and conduct price, contract, and commercial negotiations in alignment with global category strategies. Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Product Management to align sourcing activities with technical and business requirements. Ensure delivery reliability, support capacity planning, and implement proactive risk management across the assigned supplier base. Define, track, and report KPIs, cost-saving initiatives, and performance metrics for the responsible subcategories. Actively contribute to global and cross-functional projects aimed at optimizing procurement, sourcing, and supply chain processes in collaboration with group-wide purchasing functions. Your Profile: Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a comparable qualification, ideally combined with a strong technical background. Preferably complemented by vocational training as a toolmaker, CNC machinist, or machining specialist. At least two years of professional experience in strategic sourcing or technical procurement, ideally within an internationally operating industrial company with responsibility for finished or assembled products. Proven experience in supplier and subcategory management, combined with strong negotiation and influencing skills. High level of intercultural competence and confidence in working with international stakeholders and suppliers. Strong analytical, structured, and strategic mindset. Very good knowledge of SAP and strong proficiency in MS Office. Excellent written and spoken German and English language skills. Strong communication and teamwork skills, along with resilience and flexibility. Willingness to travel internationally as required. Reference-No.: R0084089 Start: As soon as possible If you have any questions, please contact: Email: [email protected] Application Please apply online at walter-tools.com. Our benefits: Walter offers you a modern working environment with flexible working hours, mobile working, a wide range of health measures and company pension schemes. We place great importance on enabling our employees to develop professionally and personally. Safety in the workplace is very important to us and we actively support diversity and inclusion measures. How to apply? Please apply with your complete application documents (letter of motivation, CV, references), stating your salary expectations and earliest starting date via our online tool on walter-tools.com . Please note that we don’t accept applications by e-mail. Über uns Seit mehr als 100 Jahren steht Walter für Kompetenz und Qualität in der Zerspanungstechnik. Das Unternehmen wurde 1919 von Richard Walter gegründet und hat seinen Stammsitz in Tübingen, Deutschland. Zum Portfolio gehören Präzisionswerkzeuge zum Fräsen, Drehen, Stechen, Bohren und Gewinden sowie individuelle Sonderwerkzeuge und Technologielösungen entlang der Prozesskette. Ein weiterer Baustein sind die Walter Tool Management Solutions, die den Kunden über die Zerspanungswerkzeuge hinaus Kostenplanungssicherheit, kontinuierliche Produktivitätsverbesserungen und eine schnellere Amortisation ihrer Investitionen bieten. Mit Produktionsstätten in Nord- und Südamerika, Europa und Asien, zahlreichen Tochtergesellschaften und Vertriebspartnern sowie 3.800 Mitarbeitenden weltweit ist Walter global präsent und hat Kunden in mehr als 80 Ländern der Erde. Neben der Engineering Kompetenz gehört eine nachhaltige Unternehmensstrategie und ein Diversity-Ansatz zur Unternehmenskultur. walter-tools.com Responsibility: Subcategories within Finished Products Technical Procurement | Precision Manufacturing | International Environment To strengthen our global procurement organization, we are looking for a Global Procurement Manager (m/f/d) responsible for defined subcategories within the Finished Products portfolio. In this role, you will contribute to global sourcing strategies, manage international supplier relationships, and collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure competitive, reliable, and sustainable sourcing solutions. Support the development and implementation of global sourcing and category strategies for assigned subcategories within Finished Products. Manage, evaluate, and continuously develop international suppliers within the responsible subcategories. Conduct global market, cost, and supplier analyses to identify new sourcing opportunities, particularly in the area of precision and mechanical manufacturing. Take ownership of supplier relationships within the assigned scope, including contract management and performance monitoring to ensure effective and compliant supplier management. Prepare and conduct price, contract, and commercial negotiations in alignment with global category strategies. Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Product Management to align sourcing activities with technical and business requirements. Ensure delivery reliability, support capacity planning, and implement proactive risk management across the assigned supplier base. Define, track, and report KPIs, cost-saving initiatives, and performance metrics for the responsible subcategories. Actively contribute to global and cross-functional projects aimed at optimizing procurement, sourcing, and supply chain processes in collaboration with group-wide purchasing functions. Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a comparable qualification, ideally combined with a strong technical background. Preferably complemented by vocational training as a toolmaker, CNC machinist, or machining specialist. At least two years of professional experience in strategic sourcing or technical procurement, ideally within an internationally operating industrial company with responsibility for finished or assembled products. Proven experience in supplier and subcategory management, combined with strong negotiation and influencing skills. High level of intercultural competence and confidence in working with international stakeholders and suppliers. Strong analytical, structured, and strategic mindset. Very good knowledge of SAP and strong proficiency in MS Office. Excellent written and spoken German and English language skills. Strong communication and teamwork skills, along with resilience and flexibility. Willingness to travel internationally as required.