Senior Procurement Manager (All Genders)
- Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement framework tailored for HS+ and integrated brand-driven events.
- Define guiding principles and standard operating procedures to streamline vendor sourcing, selection, and contracting processes across all HS+ teams.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings with Quarterly reporting while maintaining high-quality standards across all projects.
- Lead negotiations for vendor agreements, with a strong focus on securing cost-efficient, high-quality partnerships.
- Oversee contract negotiations for retainer deals, ensuring long-term value, competitive pricing, and favorable terms for the agency.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, freelancers, and production partners to ensure seamless collaboration and service reliability.
- Maintain and regularly update our preferred vendor list across all departments, based on performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Work closely with finance and project teams to align procurement activities with budgetary targets and forecasts.
- Monitor procurement spend, track cost efficiencies, and report regularly on financial performance and savings achieved.
- Partner with creative, production, and account management teams to ensure procurement processes integrate smoothly with project workflows.
- Act as the primary liaison for procurement-related discussions, ensuring transparent communication and timely resolution of any issues.
- Provide procurement insights during project scoping, planning, and execution phases to optimize resource allocation.
- Develop and implement procurement metrics and KPIs to assess vendor performance and procurement process effectiveness.
- Continuously review and refine procurement practices to support rapid scaling and evolving creative needs.
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies, legal regulations, and industry best practices.
- Drive initiatives to educate and support internal teams on new procurement processes, ensuring seamless adoption across the agency.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation by incorporating feedback from stakeholders into procurement strategies.
- 5-7 years of experience in procurement or operations management within a creative agency, event production, or related environment.
- Proven track record of managing end-to-end procurement processes, vendor negotiations and contract management in fast-paced settings.
- Strong negotiation, budgeting, and financial management skills.
- Proficiency in procurement software or tools, and familiarity with contract management systems.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong vendor and internal stakeholder relationships.
- Ability to work collaboratively across various departments, including creative, production, finance, and account management.
- Strategic thinker with a problem-solving approach and a keen eye for detail.
- Adaptable and proactive in managing change in a dynamic, creative environment.
- Passion for driving efficiency and innovation while upholding high-quality standards.
- A bright and spacious design office, which reflects our brand and focuses on employee well-being and sustainability, located close to U Kurfüstenstrasse
- The opportunity to shape the company and help build a global brand in a motivating, international and diverse work atmosphere
- High degree of responsibility, creativity, originality, independence and creative autonomy
- We are constantly prioritizing attention on DEIB with internal trainings, workshops, parent friendly policies and our Employee Resource Groups (HighPower, HighPride, HighDreams & HighCulture)
- 2 extra days off globally for all employees on International Women's Day and Juneteenth
- Flexible hybrid working policy, dog friendly office, and remote international working option
- Access to visa support for employees relocating to Germany if needed
- Attractive employee benefits (e.g. discounts in our online shop, performance based bonus, ClassPass, access to mental health support platform Calm, bike leasing, sabbatical option)
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