Corporate Purchasing Manager / Regional Head of Purchasing Contract Manufacturing – Traded Goods

Job description

Henkel Adhesive Technologies is a worldwide leader in bonding, sealing and surface treatments - thanks to our ambitious people. We create unique value for our clients and our technologies can be found in many objects touching our lives every day. Our success is built on constant innovation and people who strive for excellence. Working at Henkel is much more than just a job. It's a passion. Have you got what it takes?

What we offer

·  Global responsibility for our contract manufacturing
·  Develop mid and long term strategies to the best leverage of the global supply base
·  Define and manage the supplier portfolio as well as identify, establish and manage new strategic supplier relationships
·  Maintain and document the total value chain and industry insight
·  Cooperation with marketing, supply chain and R&D teams of the business units in order to identify projects leading to cost reduction and service improvement
·  Accountability and management of the global net price development for respective baskets

Desired profile

Who we are looking for

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·  University degree in Business Administration or Natural Sciences, preferably Master's degree
·  At least 3 years of experience in purchasing, ideally in contract manufacturing
·  Knowledge of the markets including supply base, general industry information, good purchasing practices and contract law
·  Influencing and convincing capabilities as well as analytical and conceptual skills should be a personal strength
·  Team player attitude is highly expected
·  Fluency in English is indispensable as well as experience in working with SAP and Microsoft office
·  Mandarin or other language skills are appreciated

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