Procurement Expert

Köln, Hybrid

Full-time

Permanent employee

55,000 - 65,000 € per year

Your tasks

ISCC – International Sustainability and Carbon Certification is one of the leading certification systems for sustainability, traceability and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Our activities and impact are expanding and our teams are growing exponentially since the last 3 years.

We are currently establishing a new Procurement function as part of a broader transformation and growth phase. In this context, we are looking forward to welcoming you as our new Procurement Expert at our headquarters in Cologne.

If you are passionate about sustainability and would like to join a culturally certified **Great Place to Work®**company with highly motivated and diverse teams making a real difference, we look forward to your application!

Your main duties will be:

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

Your profile

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)

Why us?

We are an international and diverse team of passionate and experienced experts, joining forces for a sustainable future! We believe thatour team is our core asset and we support our people as best we can.

To help you build your future and thrive with us, we offer:

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 workat 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

Financial benefits

A generous pension scheme (bAV) in line with our sustainability values
JobTicket/Deutschlandticket
Annual bonus schemebased on performance

Wellness Programs

Subsidized Urban Sports Club
Health weekspromoting healthy habits in personal and professional life

Ready to join our team?

Then we would be happy to hear from you soon! Please apply via the button below with a meaningful cover letter, CV and any relevant certificates.

We are looking forward to your application and hope to welcome you in our team soon!

We are a company with equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, gender or any other criteria that is not a professional qualification for an open position.

About us

ISCC – International Sustainability and Carbon Certificationis a globally applicable and leading certification system designed to enhance traceable, sustainable, deforestation-free, and climate-friendly supply chains. ISCC certifications are widely recognised and cover sustainable agricultural biomass, biogenic wastes and residues, non-biological renewable materials and recycled carbon-based materials. The development and implementation of different certification standards is ISCC’s tool to promote its mission to mitigate climate change and bring more traceability into global markets and supply chains.To date, ISCC holds more than 15,800 valid certificates in 130 countries.

Our close-knit team of dedicated, supportive, and highly motivated professionals atISCC come from a variety of backgrounds, which contributes to the diverse and dynamic work environment. We all work together with a shared enthusiasm for sustainability and a common objective. We look forward to having you join our team at the ISCC headquarters in Cologne if you think we are a good fit for you.

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