We shape the future of work – shape it with us!
We are TAKKT – an international, listed company with strong brands such as kaiserkraft, ratioform, BIGDUG, FRANKEL, Gerdmans and Runelandhs. As a leading provider in B2B omnichannel commerce, we create powerful and sustainable solutions that make working life easier and better.
Join TAKKT Group – we are looking for the Vice President (VP) Procurement to shape new worlds of work!
The VP Procurement will be a strategic and operational leader responsible for building and executing the procurement strategy for the Industrial & Packaging Division. This role combines vision with hands-on execution as it will ensure cost efficiency, supply chain resilience, sustainability compliance, and supplier performance across all relevant categories. The VP will play a key role in driving value creation, digitalization, and innovation in procurement, while supporting TAKKT's group-wide transformation and sustainability goals.
Where You Make An Impact
Develop and implement a long-term procurement strategy aligned with divisional and group-level objectives.Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and drive category management excellence.Build strategic supplier partnerships to ensure quality, reliability, innovation, and competitiveness.Optimize the procurement organization to increase efficiency and transparency; Manage complexity and oversee day-to-day procurement activities.Drive procurement digitalization, including automation and data-driven decision-making.Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team across locations.Act as a strong business partner to Sales, Product Management/ Marketing, Logistics, and Finance.Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
Because You Matter
Competitive salary and benefits package.Flexible working hours with a hybrid model require 60% office presence, plus regular visits to our Stuttgart office.Modern office location with ergonomic workspaces, and a collaborative atmosphereCareer & development: Access to a strong network, individual training opportunities.Support & responsibility: Family services for every life situation, plus active promotion of sustainability and social engagement.
What Makes You Be The Perfect Fit
University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.10+ years of progressive procurement experience, including roles in both small and large organizations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, ideally in an industrial, packaging, or B2B distribution environment.Proven ability to build procurement structures and manage large supplier bases.Strong background in strategic sourcing, cost optimization, and supplier development.Familiarity with procurement digitalization and ERP/P2P systems (SAP, Coupa).Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.Fluent in English; German is a strong asset.
Ready To Join Us?
Then apply now and become part of the TAKKT family. Together we create impactful, efficient and sustainable solutions designed to improve and simplify our customers' workplace experience – for our customers, for us, and for YOU – shape new worlds of work!
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