Strategischer Einkäufer (m/f/d)

Ihre Aufgaben:

• Define strategy for assigned Chemical categories, managing risk and maximizing current/future market conditions, defining contingency planning to ensure critical supply needs are met
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders, providing high level of issue resolution where necessary (quality and service)
• Drive external / marketplace knowledge of the latest category dynamics, trends and best practices aiming to drive implementation of continuous improvement opportunities;
• Develop an annual plan based on organizational goals/objectives and marketplace knowledge
• Negotiate category's procurement activities, strategic sourcing, supplier management and contract management leveraging company’s 7 steps sourcing process
• Develop industry cost modeling scenarios and document market trends
• Drive efforts to understand internal customer needs and summarize business requirements as input into enterprise-wide sourcing efforts
• Proactively engage internal stakeholders to align objectives, jointly develop category strategies and communicate market and sourcing information;

Ihre Qualifikationen:

• Bachelor's Degree preferably in Supply Management, Operations, Business or Engineering
• Experience in chemicals or raw materials categories is a strong plus
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to engage, communicate and influence mid to senior level stakeholders (internal / external) and establish trust and credibility with business unit leaders and other functional stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of financial analysis; ability to analyze data as well as draw out and communicate insight
• Experience in negotiation of complex agreements; commercial skills and familiarity with contract law is a must Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written (fluent in other languages a strong plus)
• Familiarity with multiple source-to-pay systems and ERP software

Ihre Vorteile:

• A highly motivated team and an open way of communication
• A variety of cultural and recreational offers
• Dynamic and innovative market environment