Senior Procurement Business Partner with German

Why choose Merkle?

Innovation at Our Core:As part ofdentsu’sglobal network, Merkle pushes the boundaries of customerexperience, integrating creativity, technology, and data to drive real-world impact. For over 35 years,we’vebeen innovating to meet the changing needs of our clients.

Global Reach with Local Expertise:With over16,000 employeesacross 30+ countries, and part of a70,000employees’network at dentsu, Merkle blends global insights with a deep understanding of localmarkets to deliver personalized, effective solutions.

Collaborative Culture:At Merkle, your ideas and contributions truly matter.You’lljoin a team that fostersinnovation, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. Together, we work on impactful internationalprojects, making meaningful connections every step of the way.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Procurement Business Partner, focus in Technology to lead strategic sourcing and procurement activities across our Technology category portfolio. This role will partner closely with IT, Finance, Legal, Security and business stakeholders to drive value, manage supplier relationships, optimize spend and ensure strong procurement governance.

You will combine commercial expertise, analytical thinking and project management skills to support business growth, transformation and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, from demand planning to contract execution and supplier management.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Technology categories, including Software, SaaS, Cloud, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity and Technology Services.
• Conduct spend analysis and identify cost optimization and value creation opportunities.
• Lead supplier negotiations and contract management activities.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and act as a trusted procurement advisor.
• Drive procurement governance, compliance and risk management initiatives.
• Deliver market intelligence, supplier benchmarking and business insights.
• Support procurement transformation, process improvement and digitalization projects.
• Create dashboards, reports and analytics to support data-driven decision making.

What we're looking for:

8+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience, with a strong focus on Technology categories.

• Fluent German and English.
• Proven experience managing complex supplier negotiations and contracts.
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
• Experience in spend analytics, reporting and data-driven decision making.
• Project management experience, including cross-functional initiatives.
• Good understanding of financial concepts such as budgeting, forecasting, business cases and cost analysis.
• Knowledge of procurement tools, contract management systems and analytics platforms.

*Work visa sponsorship is not available.For local documentation (NIF, NISS), please consult Portuguese authorities.

Additional Information

Benefits andperks:

🌴25 vacation days

🤝Enjoy 2additionalvolunteering days to support your passion project

💖Mental Health: Benefit from 3 extra wellness days on top of your vacation days and a Mental HealthFirst Aider and EmployeeAssisstanceprogram to support your well-being

🏥Health insurance (also possible for family members)

💻Cutting Edge Technology & Latest IT tools

🏢Software-house environment

⌛Agile and Flexible working hours

🌍Hybridworking:we combine flexibility with in-person collaboration, with an expectation of 1 day per week/ 4 days per month in the office

✈️Digital nomad policy

🚀Focus on career development

🎓Full access to Dentsu Academy, our global online learning platform

🍻Beers, foosball, and ping-pong! #workhardplayhard

🥐Free breakfast every secondWednesdayof the month

🛍️Employee discounts

🎉Team & Company events

💸Referral bonus program

*At dentsu, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is central to our vision: "To be at the forefront of people-centered transformations that shape society."

We cherish the unique talents and perspectives of all individuals, welcoming applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, nationality, religion, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental ability. By embracing diverse perspectives, we create meaningful change and sustainable growth for our people, clients, and society. Our hiring decisions are guided by qualifications and role-specific requirements, ensuring a workplacefreefrom discrimination and harassment.

#LI-Hybrid #LI-MERKLE

Location:

Lisbon

Brand:

Dentsu

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent