Manager Procurement Silicones

What You´ll Do Make an impact by developing sourcing strategies partnering with global / regional teams. Contribute to deliver bottom line/top line results by managing own spend / projects. Formulate and lead negotiation strategies across supplier base on commercial agreements and mitigate risks. Continuously identify strategic sourcing opportunities and deliver sustainable saving pipeline. Drive the digitalization agenda by utilizing digital tools & supporting the introduction of new solutions to efficiently generate a high impact. Define and manage supplier portfolios and strategic supplier relationships. Shape your own career with global & regional opportunities in trainings, job rotation, and development programs within Henkel. What makes you a good fit Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of sourcing / procurement experience, ideally in raw material / chemical / tail spend / distribution management. Able to build and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Excellent communication skills with ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to create and lead the implementation of sourcing strategies. Strong negotiation skill, analytical thinking and problem solving skill. Affinity for data analytics, ability to handle a high level of complexity & ready to simplify it. Willingness for job rotation into different categories of sourcing at a later point in time. Silicones industry background is a plus. 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 yearDiverse national and international growth opportunitiesGlobal wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programsGender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeksEmployee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching sharesComprehensive Group Insurance SchemeAnnual Physical ExaminationFlexible Benefits cover for dependentsCompany Products DiscountAt 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, disabilities, and generations.