About Franke

We, the Franke company with its three divisions, are a world's leading supplier of products and services for domestic kitchens, the professional foodservice systems and the convenience store sector as well as for professional coffee making. With around 60 companies, we are at home on five continents. Over 8,000 employees constantly take on new perspectives to identify opportunities and turn them into inspiring, innovative solutions for tomorrow’s demands.

The Franke Foodservice Systems division is a world-leading supplier of kitchen facilities, equipment and supplies solutions. As a full system manufacturer, distributor and program management partner, we supply global chains in the quick-service restaurant, convenience store and supermarket segments, helping to manage unit growth and upgrade their facilities.

About the job

Are you ready to lead strategic procurement initiatives on a global scale? Franke Foodservice is seeking a dynamic and innovative Global Procurement Director, OEM in Smyrna, Tennessee, United States!

As the Category Director for commercial equipment and spare parts procurement, where you'll shape our global strategy. Collaborate with Product Management, Sales, and R&D to optimize processes, develop business strategies, and create value. Reporting to the VP Global Procurement of Foodservice Systems, this role offers a pivotal opportunity for impact.

Join our dynamic team and work alongside the best brands in the world!

Your tasks

• Develop and implement a sourcing strategy in collaboration with key stakeholders, to ensure alignment with generation plan and technology roadmap. Delivering best TCO, service levels and value proposition to Franke’s costumers.
• Align strategy and tactics with other key stakeholders.
• Communicate strategy to the organization to support successful implementation.
• Supplier contract review and lifecycle management.
• Lead negotiations on a divisional level, including tenders when necessary, and leveraging Franke.
• Group’s size and scale.
• Actively manage the portfolio to benefit from a group approach toward OEM suppliers.
• Target best total costs and highest return for Franke globally with eyesight to the end customer
• Continuously analyze the supply market to identify new opportunities and provide valuable market insights to product marketing and R&D when relevant.
• Align with all relevant business functions in achieving strategic company targets.
• Secure sharing of information and support to all Franke Foodservices geographies
• Travel, including internationally as required to support customer and company requirements.
• Implement, support, and ensure the use of relevant strategic sourcing processes across the group.
• Identify and implement cost savings opportunities.
• Communicate, cooperate, and involve relevant stakeholders to drive the overall strategy.
• Support and actively promote the Procurement function.
• Engage and secure an open and direct dialogue with stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement from suppliers on service level, quality, TCO and innovation.
• Support, and drive, when necessary, Franke’s ESG efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 7-10 years’ Strategic Sourcing and/or Product Management; preferably in the commercial appliance industry-foodservice
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build effective supplier relationships
• Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Proficiency in English (additional languages are a plus)
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically & internationally

What we offer you

• Join our dynamic, international scale-up company as we blaze new trails and shape the future.
• As part of our talented and passionate team, you'll have the opportunity to learn from the best and grow your career.
• With our commitment to training and development, the Franke Academy supports you in charting your own path.
• With our focus on well-being, you'll enjoy flexible and balanced remote working conditions (hybrid).
• Competitive salary.
• comprehensive benefits package including a free onsite clinic.
• Free life insurance, 401k match up to 4%, paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
   

Contact details

Alexis Diaz

Senior Global Talent Acquistion Specialist

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For more information see:  www.franke.com

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