Sourcing Manager - Indirect
An exciting, growing company in the Chemical industry based in the north of Germany are currently looking for a Sourcing Manager - Indirect to join their market leading team in a dynamic, fast-paced working environment. Due to a recent reorganisation, this is a newly created Greenfield role They are looking for somebody with a strong Indirect Procurement background to develop and execute sourcing strategies and work closely with internal senior stakeholders in the US.
The company is growing in the sector, boasting a world-wide scope and an outstanding reputation to match. With their significant growth in the past year, they are currently searching for exceptional talent worldwide to fit into their industry-leading organisation. As a result of these conditions, now is certainly a fantastic time to join an established, prospering company within an exciting and dynamic environment in the Chemical industry. If you are an ambitious and motivated professional with an exceptional track record in raw materials procurement, then do not hesitate to apply.
The Role:
- Self-responsible For several Indirect categories
- Responsibility for the control, implementation and optimization of the category strategy
- Commercial approval of the ordering of necessary goods and services in SAP
- Develop new contracts as well as examine and re-evaluate existing contracts
- Develop and manage all supplier relationships within the area of responsibility on a day-to-day basis;
- Contribution to reduce plant budget and excellent vendor management skills
- Create and maintain overviews, reports, KPIs and workbooks as well as file documentation
Skills and Experience Required:
- 5+ years of Procurement experience
- Strong negotiation, organisation skills
- Strong leader and influencer
- Strategical mind set and hand-on working attitude
- Have strong communication and social skills and are able to act at all levels of the organization and to influence key stakeholders
- Languages: fluent in English and German is necessary, other languages are a surplus
What this Job Offer you:
- Significant responsibility with industry-leading firm
- Quick progression opportunities
- World-class facilities
- Stability
How to Apply:
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