Supplier Relationship, Supplier Management Associate

STEIN HGS GmbH

Supplier Relationship Manager at STEIN HGS GmbH focusing on contract and negotiation management. Engaging with suppliers to optimize processes and enhancing partnership value for a B2B eCommerce company.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeSeevetal • 🇩🇪 GermanyJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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 lead price and contract negotiations in close coordination with your team lead; this also includes targeted request-for-quotation activities and detailed proposal comparisons.
Contract drafting & closing: You provide commercial input to contract preparation together with the team lead and coordinate continuously with the supplier until the final contract is signed.
Cost optimization: You identify and realize savings by critically analysing existing terms and delivery agreements and, if necessary, initiate 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 and ensure accurate maintenance of supplier contacts and data in our systems.
Data-driven problem solving & innovation: You use data to solve problems, proactively propose new ideas, and work cross-functionally on process improvements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3 years' experience in procurement and/or partner management
You bring market and business understanding. Product knowledge or initial experience in areas such as barrier systems, construction site supplies, or street furniture is a plus.
Strong negotiation skills and assertiveness
Structured approach and ability to work independently
Strong in data analysis and confident in using reporting tools
Excellent German and English skills, both written and spoken, and a confident manner
We value career changers as well as candidates with a university degree or commercial/vocational training

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementpartner managementcontract negotiationdata analysisKPI analysiscost optimizationprocess optimizationreportingsupplier strategyrequest-for-quotation

Soft Skills

negotiation skillsassertivenessstructured approachindependenceproblem solvinginnovationcommunicationcross-functional collaboration

Certifications

university degreecommercial trainingvocational training