Project Manager, Supplier Management (6 months Maternity Cover)

Company Description

foodpanda is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic professional to lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and supplier performance initiatives across APAC, EU, and TR. This role will drive supplier strategy, optimize performance, and support commercial excellence through process improvement, innovation, and cross-regional alignment.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping supplier strategies, implementing SRM best practices, and enabling category managers with the tools and frameworks needed to deliver consistent and scalable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Strategy & Performance

• Define and implement the Dmart supplier strategy in alignment with regional and business objectives.
• Monitor and track supplier KPIs, using insights to recommend and implement actionable improvements.
• Analyze supplier and category performance to identify opportunities for operational optimization and profitability growth.
• Develop action plans and process improvements to enhance supplier and category performance.

Project Management & SRM Leadership

• Act as a key counterpart for central SRM-related initiatives.
• Lead the strategic rollout of SRM for the commercial scope across APAC, EU, and TR, ensuring alignment with regional and global priorities.
• Provide strategic guidance and thought leadership on SRM best practices in line with overall business objectives.
• Spearhead supplier-related initiatives and projects, delivering solutions that improve supplier engagement and operational effectiveness.
• Develop regional supplier playbooks, frameworks, and standardized processes for category managers, driving consistency and scalability.
• Identify and implement innovations and continuous improvements in supplier management processes and tools.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to align supplier management practices across regions.
• Design and deliver workshops and capability-building sessions for category managers and key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supplier management, procurement, supply chain, or strategic sourcing (experience in multinational environments preferred).
• Proven track record of driving supplier strategy and performance improvement across multiple regions.
• Strong project management experience, with the ability to lead complex, cross-functional, and cross-regional initiatives.
• Expertise in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) tools, frameworks, and best practices.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in conducting training/workshops and building organizational capabilities is a plus.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape and drive supplier strategy across multiple regions.
• Exposure to cross-functional and multicultural teams in a global business environment.
• A platform to innovate, implement best practices, and make a measurable business impact.