Procurement Expert

ISCC – the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification

Procurement Expert managing procurement processes and vendor management for ISCC. Collaborating across departments to ensure compliance and sustainability standards in supply chain operations.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeKöln • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €55,000 - €65,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Owning and continuously improving end-to-end procurement and vendor management processes across the group
Managing and coordinating procurement activities including supplier sourcing, onboarding, purchasing, and vendor management
Requesting, evaluating, and comparing quotations, proposals, and supplier offers
Negotiating commercial terms, pricing, and procurement conditions with suppliers and service providers
Coordinating procurement processes for software, IT services, licenses, equipment, and operational services
Acting as the main point of contact for procurement-related supplier matters
Supporting contract coordination and collaborating with Legal on supplier agreements and procurement documentation
Identifying, assessing, and supporting mitigation of procurement, supplier, and operational risks
Ensuring compliance with internal procurement policies, approval workflows, and documentation standards
Maintaining procurement records, supplier documentation, and procurement-related reporting
Monitoring supplier performance, contractual obligations, renewals, and procurement activities
Developing, standardizing, and maintaining procurement templates, guidelines, and operational procedures
Representing Procurement in cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Legal, IT, Office Management, and operational teams
Supporting audits, compliance activities, and procurement-related due diligence processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Law, or a related field
Alternatively: completed commercial vocational training (kaufmännische Ausbildung) with relevant professional experience
At least 3+ years of postgraduate professional experience in procurement, purchasing, vendor management, or a related field
Strong experience in end-to-end procurement processes, including supplier sourcing, contract negotiation, and commercial procurement activities
Proven expertise in supplier due diligence, contract coordination, procurement governance, and process optimization is highly desirable
Familiarity with sustainability- and ESG-related procurement requirements is considered a strong advantage and supports success in this role
Experience in cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Finance, IT, Compliance, and operational teams is an important plus
Good understanding of vendor management and supplier lifecycle processes
Solid knowledge of governance, compliance, and procurement frameworks
Very good communication skills in an international environment
Excellent German and English language skills (at least C1, written and spoken).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Great Team Environment
Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Team Event, Christmas Party)
Close collaboration with our sister companies Meo Carbon Solutions GmbH, GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services, 4C Services, ClimatePal, and TYC
The opportunity to work independently and shape processes
Individual learning and development plan
Professional onboarding to help you have an ideal start with us
Frequent feedback sessions to ensure a high quality of communication and mutual reflection
Many free language classes
Access to several trainings as well as specific technical courses
We promote from within!
Work-Life Balance
Hybrid set-up
4 weeks remote work at a place of choice (after probation)
Flexible working hours and trust based working time
30 vacation days and 3 additional vacation days (Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, Carnival Monday)
Sabbatical options
A generous pension scheme (bAV) in line with our sustainability values
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Annual bonus scheme based on performance
Wellness Programs
Subsidized Urban Sports Club
Health weeks promoting healthy habits in personal and professional life

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurement processesvendor managementsupplier sourcingcontract negotiationcommercial procurementsupplier due diligenceprocurement governanceprocess optimizationsustainability procurementESG-related procurement

Soft Skills

communication skillscross-functional collaborationrisk assessmentnegotiation skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailinterpersonal skillsteamworkadaptability