Henkel

What you´ll do

• Be part of a progressive, diverse Purchasing team - we lead and transform purchasing and supplier markets, drive financial performance and supply resilience, pioneer sustainability, innovation and digitalization
• Drive an impact by developing sourcing strategies, partnering with global and regional teams
• Contribute to delivery of bottom- and top-line results by strategy execution, managing assigned spend and projects internally and externally
• Formulate negotiation strategies and drive negotiations of commercial agreements across supplier base
• Define, manage supplier portfolio, and actively develop strategic supplier relationships
• Coordinate purchasing and supplier contribution to relevant innovation projects
• Contribute to risk management procedures, design and drive respective countermeasures
• Ensure excellent understanding of market, industry and value chain. Actively share knowledge and best-practices across the organization
• Drive sustainability transformation by scouting and executing strategic project with suppliers

What makes you a good fit

• Master's degree with background in purchasing or chemistry
• Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant fields
• Proven experience in strategic purchasing in chemical industry and/or automotive segment
• Knowledge of contract manufacturing and/or third-party manufacturing is a big advantage
• Demonstrated ability to create and lead the implementation of sourcing strategies
• Ability to influence and convince, as well as present in front of top management audience with excellent communication skills
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills as well as analytical thinking mindset combined with experience in project management
• Good knowledge of SAP, PowerBI, skilled in MS-Office (Excel, Word, and Power Point)
• Team player, open-minded, , pro-active, determined, and able to work independently,
• Proficiency in English, German & Italian language skills would be added value

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
• MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
• CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
• Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.