Procurement Manager

We're Celonis, the global leader in Process Intelligence technology and one of the world's fastest-growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing AI, data and intelligence at the core of business processes - and for that, we need your help. The Team: Reporting to our Global Head of Procurement 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. 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. The Role: In your position as the Procurement Manager for the Marketing category, you will be responsible for strategic sourcing, evaluating and purchasing marketing and event related services. You will help implementing and enforcing procurement policies and procedures to ensure high quality in suppliers and deliverables. This position is Madrid based with a hybrid work model. Ownership of strategic sourcing strategies and supplier relationships to actively support the speed, flexibility and scale required in the Marketing category. Strengthen partnership with key internal stakeholders, positioning procurement as a proactive, collaborative and results driven function. Act quickly on business needs, balancing risk management with urgency ensuring that procurement is an accelerator not a bottleneck. Lead and execute the commercial negotiations for marketing spend to secure the most favorable commercial terms and pricing structures, unlocking value that directly supports the company growth and efficiency objectives. Lead discussions with Marketing leadership regarding strategy for current and longer-term purchasing needs. Drive the simplification and optimization of the procurement process for marketing spend leveraging automation for efficiency and improved user experience. Follow lean, fit-for-purpose procurement approaches that scale without slowing the business. 4+ years experience in purchasing marketing and event related services ~ Experience in corporate event management and developing different and durable sourcing strategies for different types of marketing services ~ Professionalism in communicating to Senior Leadership - within Finance and internal stakeholders ~ Collaborative spirit in working with your Procurement peers - as well as your partners in Legal, Risk, FP&A, Accounting and Accounts Payable ~ Including generous PTO, hybrid working options, company equity (RSUs), comprehensive benefits, extensive parental leave, dedicated volunteer days, and much more. About Us: Celonis makes processes work for people, companies and the planet. The Celonis Process Intelligence Platform uses industry-leading process mining and AI technology and augments it with business context to give customers a living digital twin of their business operation. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide. Get familiar with the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform by watching this video. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is heard - that's when creativity and innovation happen. By submitting this application, you confirm that you agree to the storing and processing of your personal data by Celonis as described in our Privacy Notice for the Application and Hiring Process.