Head of Sourcing (m/f/d)

Location: Stuttgart, Germany

We shape the future of work – shape it with us!

We are TAKKT – an international, listed company with strong brands such as kaiserkraft, ratioform, BIGDUG, FRANKEL, Gerdmans and Runelandhs. As a leading provider in B2B omnichannel commerce, we create powerful and sustainable solutions that make working life easier and better.

We are looking for ambitious & motivated people who want to contribute shaping the workplaces of tomorrow.

Join TAKKT Group – we are looking for a motivated person to strengthen our team as a Head of Sourcing to shape new worlds of work!

The Head of Sourcing is a key player in the transformation of our sourcing and procurement approach, leads & owns the sourcing process and outcome, across all categories. Works closely with Heads of Procurement and Procurement Managers to ensure global sourcing strategies are operationally realised.

Where You Make An Impact

• Translate procurement objectives into sourcing strategies and targets across all categories, ensuring alignment with global procurement goals.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFQs, supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, onboarding, and framework agreements.
• Oversee sourcing performance, ensuring quality, cost, delivery, savings, and other key procurement KPIs are achieved.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement of sourcing processes and operating models.
• Act as the key link between Procurement, Category Management, and Supply Chain, aligning priorities and resolving conflicts.
• Lead and develop the sourcing team, provide regular management reporting, and travel as required to support business objectives.

Because You Matter

• Flexibility & free time: Flexible working hours and working location as per individual agreement
• Attractive workplace: Modern office in a central location, excellent transport connections
• Diverse benefits: Diverse benefits: We’re proud to offer a comprehensive and diverse range of benefits tailored to support our teams—no matter where they are
• Career & development: Access to a strong network, individual training opportunities, and your own professional development budget
• Support & responsibility: Family services for every life situation, plus active promotion of sustainability and social engagement
• What Makes You Be the Perfect Fit
• 10+ years of global sourcing experience, ideally within retail or consumer goods environments.
• Strong Asia sourcing expertise, including regular travel, deep knowledge of Chinese suppliers and business practices, and ideally experience managing a Far East sourcing operation for a European business.
• Proven people leadership experience, with responsibility for leading and developing teams in both direct and indirect reporting structures.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to operate effectively across senior leadership, functions, and matrix organizations.
• Strong analytical and transformation capabilities, with experience leading or contributing to major procurement transformation initiatives.
• Please note: CVs must be submitted in English for consideration
• Ready To Join Us?
• Then apply now and become part of the TAKKT family. Together we create impactful, efficient and sustainable solutions designed to improve and simplify our customers’ workplace experience – for our customers, for us, and for YOU – shape new worlds of work!