Manager Procurement Strategy, Transformation & Implementation (m/w/d)

Festanstellung, Vollzeit · Remote, Köln

Looking for your next challenge?

van Laack & partners is a dynamic start-up founded in 2021 in Cologne, specializing in 360° transformation consulting for Supply Chain Management and Procurement. With our tailored solutions and innovative technologies, we support companies in optimizing processes, reducing costs, and increasing their competitiveness - across industries from retail to manufacturing.

Our mission: To support clients and achieve sustainable, measurable success. We are problem solvers!

We are looking for strategic minds with an entrepreneurial spirit to help our clients master their challenges. If you're ready to shape the digital transformation of procurement and take on responsibility, then you're right for us!

Your mission
  • Lead endtoend procurement software implementation projects, including scoping, configuration, testing, training, and postgolive support.

  • Manage and optimize SourcetoPay (S2P) or ProcuretoPay (P2P) processes, ensuring seamless workflows across solicitation, contracting, invoicing, and payment.

  • Drive procurement transformation efforts: spend analysis, category definition, supplier onboarding, compliance frameworks, and governance.

  • Coordinate stakeholders (clients, IT teams, vendors/suppliers) to ensure timely delivery, quality, and alignment with procurement objectives.

  • Oversee change management initiatives and knowledge transfer to empower client teams.

Your profile
  • 3+ years of direct experience in procurement consulting, procurement project management, or managing procurement transformation initiatives.

  • Handson experience leading procurement software implementation (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, Oracle Procurement Cloud or equivalent).

  • Strong understanding of procurement best practices—category management, supplier management, S2P/P2P endtoend workflows.

  • Excellent project management and stakeholder coordination skills, with a proven record of driving successful outcomes.

  • Consulting mindset: strong communication, adaptability, resilience, and a high sense of ownership.

What we offer
  • Be part of a fastgrowing and agile consultancy working at the cutting edge of digital procurement.

  • Engage in handson delivery—from strategy to software golive.

  • A young, dynamic, and supportive work environment with short decision-making processes.

  • Flexible working hours, home office options, modern equipment, and attractive additional benefits (Urban Sports Club, Corporate Benefits).

  • Regular team events and a motivated team that supports you in achieving your goals.

Become part of a team that thrives for excellence and shapes the future of procurement together - Strategy. Innovation. Digitalization.

At van Laack & partners, we believe in diversity. Every person brings unique perspectives, and we welcome applications from all who share our values!

Contact
If you have any questions about the role or the application process, feel free to reach out. We're always happy to help!

Your van Laack & partners Recruiting Team
 
E-mail: people@vanlaack-partners.com
Mobil: +49 162 6106647
 
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