Company Description

As a subsidiary of the Kanadevia Corporation, the green-tech company Kanadevia Inova is a global leader in integrated solutions for the energy transition and circular economy, with a focus on Waste-to-X (WtX) and Renewable Gas (RG). The company is headquartered in Zurich.

Kanadevia Inova Steinmüller GmbH in Gummersbach provides comprehensive services in project management, engineering, procurement, and installation planning. As part of the Systems and Service Solutions Business Unit, it supports customer projects throughout the entire lifecycle - particularly for retrofit, service, and modernization projects for existing plants.

Job Description

For our location in Gummersbach, we are looking for a Procurement Manager (m/f/d) starting at the earliest possible date.

As a Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial aspects of procurement across the entire contract lifecycle - from the request for quotation (RFQ) to the end of the execution and warranty phase.

You will act as the main commercial contact for suppliers and serve as an interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders. Through your experience and insights from project execution, you will contribute to cost optimization, continuous process improvement, and achieving company KPIs.

Your Responsibilities:

• Managing the entire procurement process, from RFQ to purchase orders, contract negotiations, execution, and warranty phase.
• Selecting, qualifying, and managing suppliers, as well as maintaining the supplier database (PEPP).
• Conducting contract, price, and variation negotiations (Purchase Orders, Change Orders, Claims) to ensure optimal commercial terms.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies, risk management, compliance, and governance requirements.
• Building and maintaining sustainable supplier relationships and ensuring a competitive supplier environment within assigned procurement packages (lots).
• Collaborating closely with Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Sourcing, and Category Management teams to successfully implement project requirements.
• Monitoring market trends, innovations, and supplier developments to support and further develop sourcing strategies.
• Using data analytics to support decision-making, improve supply chain processes, and achieve procurement KPIs.
• Developing and optimizing procurement processes and tools using Lean principles and best practices.
• Building and applying product and specification knowledge to evaluate supplier offers and perform Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses.

Qualifications

Your Profile:

• Completed degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable qualification.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in purchasing/procurement.
• Experience in the energy, industrial, or plant engineering sector is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain and procurement processes.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills, including claims management.
• Experience with ERP systems and MS Office.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, as well as experience in stakeholder management.
• Very good German and English skills (C1), intercultural competence, and ability to work under pressure.

Additional Information

We offer:

• Attractive salary, 35-hour work week, and 30 days of vacation
• Individual training and development opportunities
• Wellpass corporate fitness, company pension contributions, and additional benefits
• Exciting projects in the planning, construction, and modernization of thermal waste-to-energy plants
• Responsible tasks in an international, interdisciplinary environment
• Freedom for own ideas and creative work
• Modern technical equipment and flexible working hours
• A collegial working environment with flat hierarchies

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.