Head of Supply Chain Commodities Non-Food (m/w/d) - Strategic Procurement
Core
Leading a specialized two-person team responsible for cost management and supply security of non-food commodities in Europe.
Role type
Senior leadership strategic procurement manager
Builds
Strategic supplier base for energy, technical gases, logistics, warehousing, packaging materials, chemicals, and protective equipment
Domain
Industrial supply chain / Non-food commodities
Required skills
Strategic supplier development, cost management, budget forecasting, market analysis, stakeholder management, EU regulatory compliance, partnership management
Preferred skills
Experience in centralization of procurement activities, Lean supply chain initiatives
Technologies
MS-Office, financial tools
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a specialized two-person team for non-food procurement categories, Ensure supply security and cost management for non-food raw materials in Europe, Develop and implement cost optimization and value creation initiatives, Build and maintain long-term partnerships with strategic suppliers, Monitor markets continuously to ensure competitiveness and supply security, Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Supply Chain, Finance, Controlling, Quality, and Sustainability
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC