About the Role
We are shaping the future of mobility in Berlin, making the capital sustainable for people and the climate. This role involves leading the Performance & Programs Procurement department, reporting directly to the Head of Procurement & Supply Chain Management, and managing a team of 6-10 employees to strategically advance procurement.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Performance & Programs Procurement department and strategically develop the business unit with a focus on digitalization, processes, systems, and methods.
- Manage cross-departmental programs and collaborate closely with work groups to continuously improve processes and value streams.
- Develop the commodity group structure and KPI frameworks, creating a foundation for data-driven procurement management.
- Oversee the introduction and further development of digital systems and AI solutions, actively driving the digitalization of procurement.
- Handle reporting, controlling, and ensure transparent and efficient processes within the business unit.
Requirements
- Completed scientific university degree (Master's or Diploma) in Industrial Engineering, Engineering, or Business Administration.
- Several years of professional and leadership experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a comparable field.
- Experience in leading and developing employees and managing interdisciplinary teams.
- Very good German language skills, both written and spoken (at least C1).
Skills
- Strategic thinking
- Entrepreneurial thinking
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills
- Interest in digital innovations
- Data analysis
- Use of AI in procurement and supply chain management
- Hands-on mentality
- Change management
- Team motivation
Location
- Berlin
Work Type
- Full-time
- Permanent
Experience Level
- Leadership experience
- Professional experience
Education Level
- Master's degree
- Diploma
Salary/Compensations
- €5,353.36 - €6,038.71 (Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-N Berlin) plus a management allowance of €250 gross/month
Benefits
- Secure job for the future
- Work-life balance (flexible working hours with time off in lieu, up to 10 days remote work per month)
- 30 days of vacation + December 24th off
- €2,100 Christmas bonus and €500 vacation bonus annually, plus €350 for our health portal in 2026 (e.g., sports courses, massages)
- Personal travel pass
- Company pension plan (VBL)
- Capital-forming benefits (VL)
About the Company
- We are the heartbeat of Berlin! We think about the mobility of tomorrow today and shape our capital sustainably together with you. For people and the climate, with heart and mind.
- 16,700 colleagues from over 90 nations in 240 professions have already chosen us.
- We are enthusiastic about diverse people – regardless of religion and worldview, age, social background, sexual orientation, ethnic origin and nationality, as well as gender and gender identity.
Equal Opportunity
- We actively support the equal opportunity and professional advancement of women.
- Applications from women and people with a history of migration are expressly welcome.
- Severely disabled people are preferred in case of corresponding suitability.
