We're Celonis, the global leader in Process Mining technology and one of the world's fastest-growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing data and intelligence at the core of business processes - and for that, we need you to join us.

The Team:

Reporting to our Global Head of Procurement as our new Junior Procurement Manager you will work closely with various internal stakeholders and global leadership across the board to develop long-term procurement strategies. You will be part of an experienced and ambitious global procurement team. Despite the different time zones and regions, we work together very closely and support each other during daily business. In the team and at Celonis you have the opportunity to fully contribute your strengths and interests and have a direct influence on the success of the team and the company's profitability. We are looking for change makers, not just clerks. 

The Role:

In your position as the Junior Procurement Manager for the Category: Services & Software, you will be responsible for evaluating and purchasing mainly software and services, but also marketing and hardware as well as creating strategies to cut costs. You will help implementing and enforcing procurement policies and procedures to ensure high quality in suppliers and deliverables.

The work you’ll do:

• Take over responsibility over procurement activities of the assigned (sub) categories: Software & Services
• Negotiate and manage contract terms with suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards and delivery terms with technical and operational input from stakeholders
• Collaborate with the legal department to achieve the best possible contract results 
• Work closely with various internal stakeholders to develop mid- and long-term procurement strategies
• Track and report key functional metrics to avoid costs and improve effectiveness
• Create and review opportunities to implement best practice purchasing policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance and deliver best value and business savings
• Ensure professional and consistent supplier management is applied across the supply base in line with the internal policies
• Responsible for cost avoidance and cost saving targets 

The qualifications you need:

• 2+ years experience in purchasing SaaS solutions, licenses, appliances and related services
• Experience in license management
• Experience in developing different and durable sourcing strategies for different types of software subscription 
• Strong ability to deal with different internal stakeholders and in multinational teams
• Work in an analytical way and excellent negotiation skills
• Strong communications skills and feel comfortable to act on all hierarchy levels
• Independent and entrepreneurial way of working
• Experience in a hyper-growth company or comparable company desirable

What Celonis Can Offer You:

• The unique opportunity to work with industry-leading process mining technology
• Investment in your personal growth and skill development (clear career paths, internal mobility opportunities, L&D platform, mentorships, and more)
• Great compensation and benefits packages (equity (restricted stock units), life insurance, time off, generous leave for new parents from day one, and more). For intern and working student benefits, click here.
• Physical and mental well-being support (subsidized gym membership, access to counseling, virtual events on well-being topics, and more)
• A global and growing team of Celonauts from diverse backgrounds to learn from and work with
• An open-minded culture with innovative, autonomous teams
• Business Resource Groups to help you feel connected, valued and seen (Black@Celonis, Women@Celonis, Parents@Celonis, Pride@Celonis, Resilience@Celonis, and more)
• A clear set of company values that guide everything we do: Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future

About Us:

Celonis helps some of the world’s largest and most esteemed brands make processes work for people, companies and the planet. With over 5,000 enterprise customer deployments across nearly every industry, the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform uses process mining and AI to give you a living digital twin of your business operation. It’s system-agnostic and without bias, and empowers companies to reduce waste, create value and benefit people across the top, bottom, and green lines. Since 2011, the Celonis platform has enabled its customers to identify more than $18 billion in value. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.

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Equal Opportunity at Celonis:

Celonis is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. We will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination or harassment of any kind. We make all employment decisions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship status, religion, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws. As a US federal contractor, we are committed to the principles of affirmative action in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Different makes us better. 

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