Senior Manager/Associate Director Procurement (m/f/x) - Germany

Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, Munich ( www.mutares.com ), as a listed private equity holding company, acquires medium-sized companies in special situations, which show significant operational improvement potential and are sold again after undergoing a repositioning and stabilization process. Mutares actively support its portfolio companies with its own investment and operations teams and through strategic add-on acquisitions. The focus is on companies with revenues ranging from EUR 100 million to EUR 750 million, across various industries. The aim is to achieve a clear value increase with a focus on sustainable, long-term growth of the portfolio company. Your Tasks Lead the strategic and operational sourcing of key direct and indirect materials, products, and services across multiple categories

Develop and execute sourcing strategies that enhance cost competitiveness, supply security, and supplier diversification

Conduct market, cost-structure, and price analyses for key spend categories with commodity-driven or dynamic market environments

Negotiate long-term agreements with suppliers and service providers, incorporating pricing mechanisms, volume alignment, and risk-mitigation measures

Deliver tangible financial impact through supplier consolidation, process optimization, and improved commercial terms

Partner closely with the Mutares cross-functional restructuring team to align decisions and ensure effective execution of procurement initiatives

Your Profile Degree in business, economics, engineering, supply chain, or related field

At least 6 years of procurement experience, including leading and developing procurement initiatives in an industrial, manufacturing, services, or consulting environment

Solid sourcing and supply-chain knowledge paired with a track record in complex contract negotiations and cost-improvement initiatives

Analytical, hands‑on, and entrepreneurial mindset with strong problem‑solving skills

Business fluency in German and English, combined with a willingness to travel extensively to portfolio companies across Germany and Europe (typically Monday to Thursday)

What Mutares offers Work in a highly motivated, international, committed, and agile team that enjoys working together

Exciting work environment with varied challenges, strategic influence, and tasks for continuous personal and professional development

Flat hierarchies, fast decision-making processes, and room for your own ideas

Regular team events and offsites