As Senior Manager Strategic Procurement – Indirect (all genders), you will establish and lead our indirect procurement function, laying the foundation for a best-in-class scalable, efficient, and value-driven indirect procurement department at tonies. This is a unique opportunity to build from the ground up - developing strategy, defining processes, policies and guidelines, and driving operational excellence across a wide range of indirect spend categories including marketing services, IT software, office supplies, and more. You will work cross-functionally with teams across the business and geographies to ensure we get the best value for money while supporting our ambitious growth journey. This is a hands-on, high-impact role at the intersection of strategy and execution.

Strategic Development & Leadership

• Define and execute the Indirect Procurement Strategy: Develop a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives and growth plans
• Process & Operating Model Design: Design, implement, and optimize end-to-end procurement processes, policies, and guidelines, establishing an efficient operating model, including organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities
• Commodity Management: Develop and implement commodity strategies for key indirect spend areas (e.g., Marketing, IT, Professional Services, HR, Facilities).
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Establish and foster strong relationships with key suppliers, driving performance, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks, including supply chain disruptions, contractual issues, and compliance

• Spend Analysis & Reporting: Implement tools and processes for comprehensive spend analysis, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency gains. Report regularly on procurement performance and KPIs

Execution and Operational Excellence

• Hands-on Tendering & Negotiation: Lead and execute the full tendering process for significant indirect spend commodities, including drafting RFPs/RFQs, evaluating proposals, negotiating contracts, and finalizing agreements (e.g., for marketing services, software licenses, consulting engagements)
• Contract Management: Oversee the lifecycle of indirect procurement contracts, ensuring terms are met and renewals are managed effectively

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with internal stakeholders across all departments (e.g., Marketing, IT, HR, Finance) and markets to understand their needs and ensure procurement efforts meet business requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in indirect procurement including a leading position within a Procurement department, with a strong track record of strategic development and hands-on execution
• Experience building a procurement function from scratch or significantly scaling an existing one
• Expertise in developing procurement strategies, processes, and operating models
• Strong practical experience in leading complex tenders and negotiations, particularly in categories like marketing services, IT, or professional services
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to perform detailed spend analysis, identify opportunities, and build business cases for change
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• High degree of independence, proactivity, and resilience in a dynamic and evolving environment
• Fluency in English and German (written and spoken)
• Willingness to work from our Düsseldorf office 2-3 days a week

• Global Teamwork: We collaborate across departmental and country borders on our vision to bring the Toniebox into every child's room in the world.
• Come as you are: This applies not only to the dress code but also to everything else. Because only where you truly feel comfortable can you give your best.
• Mobility: Choose the option that suits you best - a Deutschlandticket (public transport ticket) for unlimited mobility, a monthly contribution for an office parking space, a leasing bicycle, or a remote work subsidy.
• Enhanced Security: Benefit from subsidies for company pension plans, occupational pension schemes, and occupational disability insurance.
• Rest & Time Off: Enjoy 30 days of paid annual leave as well as three additional days off such as Rosenmontag, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve. After one year of employment, you can also use up to 10 "toniecation days" (unpaid leave days).
• Continuous Learning: Benefit from our internal and external training opportunities as well as an individual learning budget to continuously expand your knowledge.
• Language Learning & Relaxation: Improve your communication skills with the language learning app Babbel and find relaxation through our access to the meditation app Calm.
• Discounts: Benefit from attractive discounts on our entire range of tonies products.

As part of our principles, we are committed to supporting inclusion and diversity at tonies®. We actively celebrate our colleagues’ different abilities, ethnicities, faith and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

Sabine Schykowski
Talent Acquisition Manager