Overview

Join SAP Services s.r.o.’s Global Marketing Procurement team and support a strategically important spend area focused on Events & Sponsorships across EMEA and APJ.

In this role, you will contribute to the development and execution of sourcing strategies, ensuring efficient, compliant, and value-driven procurement delivery. Working closely with Marketing stakeholders and global category teams, you will translate business needs into effective sourcing solutions and support the delivery of high-impact event and sponsorship initiatives.

Job description

  • Support the execution of sourcing and category strategies for Events & Sponsorships across EMEA and APJ
  • Manage end-to-end sourcing projects, including RFx processes, supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and supplier onboarding
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with event agencies, venues, production companies, and sponsorship partners
  • Partner closely with Marketing stakeholders to understand business needs and provide sourcing support for events and sponsorship activities
  • Identify opportunities to optimize costs, improve supplier performance, and deliver additional value to the business
  • Conduct market research and benchmarking to identify industry trends, innovations, and sourcing opportunities
  • Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives across the supplier base
  • Analyze spend and procurement data to support category planning, reporting, and decision-making
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contracts, and Source-to-Pay processes
  • Contribute to process improvements, sustainability initiatives, and supplier governance activities

Requirements

  • 5+ years of procurement experience, ideally in Marketing, Events, Sponsorships, or other indirect spend categories
  • Proven experience managing sourcing projects, supplier negotiations, and contract management
  • Strong stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills
  • Analytical mindset with experience using procurement tools and reporting systems
  • Ability to work effectively in an international and cross-functional environment
  • Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage

We offer

  • Hybrid working model
  • 25 days of vacation
  • 6 sick days
  • Meal allowance
  • Multisport card
  • Cafeteria

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