Leiter (m/w/d) Strategischer Einkauf
Core
Leading direct procurement for a global chemical group, developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier portfolios, and ensuring supply chain resilience.
Role type
Senior strategic procurement manager (direct materials)
Builds
Global supplier portfolio and direct procurement strategies for production materials
Domain
Chemical industry / Strategic sourcing
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier portfolio management, supply chain risk management, cost analysis (TCO), stakeholder management, transformation project leadership, category strategy
Preferred skills
English (very good), experience in chemical industry, leadership experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop future-proof procurement, supplier, and sourcing strategies for production-relevant materials; Build a strategic global supplier portfolio ensuring economic efficiency and sustainable value contributions; Prioritize strategic procurement initiatives and advise Business Units on material strategies and supplier decisions; Continuously develop organization, competencies, structures, and working methods in direct procurement; Ensure supply security, strengthen supply chain resilience, and proactively minimize procurement risks; Establish future-proof standards, processes, and system logics to professionalize direct procurement