Head of Procurement ESF7708

• Innovative projects: Engage in cuttingedge research and development initiatives!
• Collaborative culture: Foster teamwork in a supportive work environment!
• Career growth: Opportunities for advancement and skill development!
• Sustainability focus: Contribute to environmentally friendly practices!
• Global impact: Be part of a company making a difference worldwide!
• Competitive benefits: Enjoy comprehensive compensation and perks!
• Industry leader: Join a reputable organization with a strong market presence!
• Diversity and inclusion: Embrace a culture of equality and diversity!
• Worklife balance: Promote wellbeing with flexible work arrangements!
• Employee recognition: Acknowledge and reward employee contributions!

What you will be doing:

• Oversee direct materials procurement category.
• Develop and execute category strategies in line with regional and global procurement goals.
• Utilize competitive bidding negotiation RFx methodologies and market data analysis.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies for the procurement process.
• Analyze procurement data and generate reports to inform decisionmaking and strategy development.
• Drive AOP target savings and impact profit and loss (P&L).
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and automation (P2P).
• Set action plans for cost savings dual sourcing and spend consolidation.
• Act as a key account manager for selected suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive procurement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Influence and challenge stakeholders to identify new opportunities.
• Apply market insights to develop subcategory strategies.
• Routinely benchmark industry practices and develop a deep market understanding.

Experience you will need:

• Bachelors degree required.
• 7 years in procurement roles such as Head of Plant Procurement Category Manager or similar positions.
• Strong experience in procurement preferably in chemicals.
• Selfmotivated with a focus on process excellence and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and relationshipbuilding skills.
• Proficiency in English (Spanish desirable).
• Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to understand and integrate bigpicture strategies.