Procurement Expert

Job Description

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 that our 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 work at 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 scheme based on performance

Wellness Programs

• Subsidized Urban Sports Club
• Health weeks promoting 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.