Supplier Relationship Specialist – Supplier Management

STEIN HGS GmbH

Supplier Relationship Manager focusing on contract and negotiation management at STEIN HGS GmbH. Act as a trusted advisor to suppliers and optimize procurement processes.

Posted 5/31/2026full-timeSeevetal • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner management: You are the primary point of contact in the business relationship, independently prepare and follow up supplier meetings, and keep all internal stakeholders informed after strategic meetings.
Process optimization & coordination: You actively connect suppliers with internal stakeholders.
Assortment & negotiation: You take responsibility for price and contract negotiations in close coordination with your team lead. This also includes targeted request-for-proposals and detailed offer comparisons.
Contract drafting & finalization: You provide commercial support in contract drafting together with the team lead and coordinate continuously with the supplier until the final contract is signed.
Cost optimization: You identify and realize savings potential by critically analyzing existing terms and delivery agreements and, if necessary, initiating supplier changes.
Strategy: You autonomously manage a defined set of suppliers and independently develop tailored supplier strategies in close coordination with your team lead.
Reporting & data maintenance: You are responsible for creating reports and detailed KPI analyses. You also ensure careful maintenance of supplier contacts and data in our systems.
Process optimization & coordination: You actively link suppliers with internal interfaces, support the continuous improvement of procurement processes and work closely and cooperatively with other departments.
Data-driven problem solving & innovation: You use data purposefully to solve problems, proactively contribute new ideas, and work on cross-departmental process improvements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 3 years of experience in procurement and/or partner management
Strong market and business acumen
Product knowledge or initial exposure in areas such as barrier technology, construction site supplies or street furniture is a plus
Strong negotiation skills and assertiveness
Structured, independent working style
Strong in data analysis; proficient in using reporting tools
Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken, and a confident presence

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment contract in a future-proof industry
Partial remote work and flexible working hours
An exciting work environment with plenty of room for initiative and strategic influence
Short decision-making paths and trusting collaboration in a committed, open-minded team
Free beverages, fresh fruit and additional corporate benefits
Appreciation in everyday work — from small gestures to shared team events

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementpartner managementcontract draftingcost optimizationdata analysisreportingnegotiationKPI analysissupplier strategyrequest-for-proposals

Soft Skills

strong market acumenbusiness acumenassertivenessstructured working styleindependent working styleproblem solvinginnovationcommunicationcooperationproactive contribution