Descripción de la oferta
Procurement Manager | Freenow* Navigation* Inhalt* Fußzeile* SafetyDownload the app## **YOUR DAILY ADVENTURES WILL INCLUDE:*** Together with internal stakeholders you will define the purchasing roadmap of your spend categories, supporting both ad-hoc spend 25K as well as significant contracts with key vendors 0.5 - 5M* You will work alongside other Procurement Managers covering a diverse range of categories that will include:- Tech (SaaS, Infrastructure, Hardware & Licensing) - Professional Services & Human Resources - Real Estate (Property, Facilities & Services) - Marketing (specifically Digital & Offline Media)* You will negotiate beyond the basic negotiation practices to deliver maximum value for Freenow by Lyft, also in very difficult negotiation positions* You will analyze the current and future spending as well as the current purchasing procedures* You will establish and maintain positive relationships with key strategic suppliers* You will represent Freenow by Lyft in supplier negotiations* As a service provider for the whole group you will gain cross-functional trust and respect, and will build expertise for strategic categories* You will identify and drive improvement initiatives aiming to optimize costs while ensuring best quality services* You will ensure that the procurement process is followed consistently* You will help to design and implement a purchasing system---## **TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:*** At least 3 years experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or management consulting with a focus on procurement* You have deep negotiation knowledge and can apply advanced negotiations skills in different negotiation strategies* You possess strong analytical capabilities, with a proven ability to synthesize complex data sets into actionable procurement insights that drive strategic decision-making and cost optimization.* Ability to support multiple annual spend cycles with specific examples of the addressable spend identified and savings achieved* You seek feedback from others, as you see potential in it to grow and develop* Proven track record of negotiating with partners from a range of different European Countries, having a good awareness of procurement practices and standards from different markets (ideally: Germany, UK & Ireland, Spain but open to other markets)* You are confident to go into internal discussions and win the other side through strategically communicated arguments* Solid understanding of processes and the confidence to manage projects and people successfully* You have fluent spoken and written English skills (German is a plus) and are able to combine them with strong communication skills* You have a good working knowledge of Google tools, and Excel---## BENEFITS & PERKS IN A NUTSHELL:| | || --- | --- || * Flexible working arrangements | * LinkedIn Learning || * Sabbatical & special leave policies | * WeRoad partnership || * Birthday, 24th + 31st December off | * Short term EU work policy || * Mobility Credit | || * Employee assistance program | || || --- || **Plus more local benefits depending on your work location!** |---## **DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION:**Freenow is an equal opportunity employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. Millions of passengers can access services including taxis, private hire vehicles, carsharing, car rental, e-scooters, e-bikes, e-mopeds, and public transport within a single app.In July 2025 Freenow was acquired by Lyft, a global mobility platform, which connects riders and drivers for billions of rides across North America and Europe. We are a global, diverse, highly motivated, and collaborative team that strives for excellence and likes to have fun.
