Purchasing Manager EMEA
I am currently hiring for a purchasing manager to join a large multinational heavy industrial organisation near Cologne, Germany. This individual will focus on the various strategic and operational aspects of the procurement function, including chemicals and equipment. This position has a great opportunity to progress in a multinational company.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse the global supplier market and create and develop commodity strategies in close cooperation with EMEA plant supply chains
- Focus on different strategic and operational aspects of procurement function, including chemicals and equipment
- Manage supplier relationships and run negotiations, managing contracts whilst focusing on long and short term purchasing goals
- Deliver cost and cash savings based on sourcing strategies
- Understand companies needs and realise innovations and technical trends in the market
- Genuinely committed to the sustainably led business model
- Digitisation, supply chain innovation and sustainability for excellence projects
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or economics or relevant experience
- 8-10 years of international procurement experience
- Experience in project management
- 2-3 years of experience of supervising
- Experience in purchasing as a commodity manager
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible working scheme