Senior Procurement Professional Services & Facility Management Expert (f/m/d)

We are the brand for forward-thinkers. We celebrate challenging conventions and shaping the future of electric mobility. We focus on the essentials to bring perfection to customers. We make urban life more enjoyable and entertain our customers with new impulses.

Ever since smart exists, we rewrite the automotive industry’s rulebook. In the 1990s, we undermined the predominant philosophy of ‘bigger is better’ and designed a revolutionary car. Since 2020 we are the first car enterprise that switched to 100% electric! We aim to transform into a leading player in urban premium, electric & connected mobility provider.

Are you a forward thinker too? Then join us now!

Strategy development

• Lead development and implementation of effective sourcing strategies focusing on Professional Service and Facility Management, in order to ensure quality of services and significant cost reductions
• Lead preparation and conducting tenders in a timely manner driving cost reductions and improvement of the quality of services 
• Investigate and analyse the market, and seek new suppliers who may qualify to do business with smart Europe
• Contribute towards Purchasing excellence and customer satisfaction
  
  
  

Negotiation and contract management

• Negotiate and select the best suppliers specifying quality, quantity and other requirements
• Regularly review and monitor contract status and suppliers’ deliveries
• Identify and resolve supply chain issues or lead escalation of topics, if required
• Ensure transparency in carrying out execution purchasing procedure
  
  
  

Relationship management and protect against supply chain constraint issues

• Define development strategies with identified external partners and internal stakeholders.
• 100% solve supply chain constraints issues and communicate impact with relevant stakeholders
• Develop and maintain close relationship with internal stakeholders and external partners, act as key commercial contact on behalf of procurement.
  

Qualification

EducationEducation

• University degree in Economics, Management or Engineering / technical area or comparable degree

Professional Experience

• >5 years of experience in purchasing or comparable fields
• Familiar with purchase to pay process
• Working experience in multination/multicultural projects
• Experience in professional service and facility management is a plus

Knowledge / Functional Expertise

• IT-knowledge (MS Office + SAP MM module)
• Legal knowledge (commercial law, product liability)
• Ability to understand technical details of relevant commodities
• Knowledge of other eProcurement solutions or AI technology is a plus

Key Competencies / Soft Skills

• English proficiency at negotiation level both in writing and verbally. Other languages are a plus
• Proven track of excellent negotiation results
• Strong problem solving skill and logical thinking
• Strong business acumen to quickly understand and act effectively in complex business scenarios

We're building a workplace where amazing people like you can do their best work. Together with us, you enjoy the agile working atmosphere with cross-European responsibilities.
 
We're creating a culture where personal and professional growth are as important as business growth. Together with us, you will build a diverse and inclusive environment where you feel you belong to.
 
We empower you to have ownership over work