My client, a global leader in the chemical manufacturing industry and the world's foremost supplier of lubrication solutions, is seeking an experienced procurement professional to join their team in Baden-Wurttemburg.
With a robust portfolio of over 100,000 customers worldwide, my client serves key sectors including automotive, construction, mechanical engineering, and power generation. Following a strong growth trajectory, they now boast over 6,000 employees across 50 countries.
Position Overview: We are looking for an accomplished procurement expert to drive our global category strategy. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic team and influence key purchasing decisions on a global scale.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and monitor the global category strategy.
- Provide guidance and support to Category Buyers to achieve defined goals.
- Set negotiation targets and lead global contract negotiations.
- Lead the category team functionally and strengthen the category network.
- Manage the procurement of packaging for automotive parts.
Candidate Requirements:
- Fluent German is essential.
- Completed studies with a focus on business, industrial engineering, or chemistry.
- Proven experience in strategic procurement/category management in a regional or global context, or a similar role such as B2B Sales, ideally within the automotive industry.
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