Purchasing Manager Job at Henkel

What we offer

• Lead the integration of all purchasing activities by getting full transparency on the spend, supply base, sourcing strategies, contracts and terms & conditions
• Develop the entire purchasing organization, focused but not limited to people, processes, systems and standards. This comprises the leadership of activities jointly developed with Global/Regional purchasing teams
• Identify and implement the synergy potential in regards to the addressed spend via volume bundling and price effects
• Interact with cross functional teams for implementing various sourcing initiatives such as spend mapping, supplier segmentation, supplier performance matrix, alternate vendor development & exploration of saving opportunities
• Identify and develop vendors through continuous supplier performance monitoring
• Handle all Direct and Indirect sourcing activities on a local level

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or any relevant field, Master’s degree is a plus
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in FMCG in the purchasing department
• Fluency in English
• Strong communication, negotiation and analytical skills