A leading global company in the chemical industry is looking for a new Procurement Team Lead to join them in North West Germany. They are a family-owned business with over 1500 employees and 40 different sites globally across multiple continents and are still growing and expanding. The companies' culture is characterised by a flat hierarchy and a focus on developing and encouraging their employees in order to support them in their long term career progression.
Experience
- Previous experience of direct procurement of raw materials.
- Developed experience in a similar role in a chemical manufacturing environment.
- Proven track record for delivering results.
- Leadership experience within team management or project lead.
Skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Business level German speaker.
- Good analytical and reporting skills.
- Flexible, pragmatic, independent and deadline focused.
- An experienced and effective negotiator.
- Possess an affinity for the commercial handling of chemicals
Responsibilities
- Lead a small dedicated team within your department
- Identification of new potential customers and expansion of market presence
- Development of a strategic global supplier strategy
- Support and further development of product groups
- Establishment of long-term and sustainable supplier relationships
If you are a results driven, dynamic and dedicated experienced procurement professional please apply now or email me at