Global Sourcing Manager direct

Job title:

Global Sourcing Manager direct

Company:

ICL Group

Job description

Global Sourcing Manager – Raw Materials -Inorganics
Full-time
hybridAre you looking for a next step where you enjoy designing a new strategy on supply & demand trends in a global team? Do you have a great sense of responsibility that triggers you to be the linking pin between our suppliers and stakeholders? Ultimately, do you want to dive in a challenging world of procurement and develop further your negotiation skills? You might be excited about our role for Global Sourcing Manager – Raw Materials InorganicsThe goal of our future GSM will be to lead procurement of raw materials within the Inorganics and Food sub-category and generate reduction in the total cost of ownership of services. Your future team is focusing on sourcing hydrogen peroxide, CO2 and Specialties portfolios which services across all business unit. In your role, you will become a product specialist who understands market trends and builds market strategy and strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will report to the Head of Inorganics and Food.What we offer:
We offer a fulltime role in a global environment where you can help shape the future of a professional Procurement organization. We embrace diversity, give people the latitude to express themselves and value differing opinions. Ultimately, there are plenty of personal development possibilities, where you have a freedom to choose what is an appropriate training for you as a professional.Tasks and responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic sourcing activities for the Inorganics sub-category with particular focus on Hydrogen Peroxide, CO2 and other Inorganics. Your goal is of achieving cost reductions, while maintaining or improving supply, service quality and sustainability.
• Identify, evaluate & select suppliers, negotiate and close framework-agreements.
• Fully support and champion our Sustainable Procurement objectives.
• Support R&D with identifying suppliers for specialties chemical and tolling projects.
• Drive product demand optimization throughout ICL via collaboration with the relevant ICL units.
• Maintain and develop in-depth knowledge of suppliers, markets & trends.
• Perform best-in-class negotiation processes via analysis of supply & demand trends.
• Establish and manage global/regional relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor performances of vendors and their compliance with their commitments.
• Address & solve operational issues with suppliers.
• Provide guidance and guidelines to the regional/local procurement personnel.

Your profile:

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in procurement or marketing & sales for Raw Materials, with a particular focus on chemicals and inorganics.
• Master or similar degree in a technical based field (for example Chemist or Chemical Engineer).
• Understanding of supply markets and price cyclicality in Raw Materials/commodity markets.
• Demonstrable track record of success in managing complex, cross-functional activities and developing/executing key procurement processes.
• Strong negotiation skills and result driven personality.
• Excellent interpersonal, business acumen, communication and supplier relations skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, in a culture rich environment.
• Strategic thinker and pragmatic worker.

Languages: Excellent command of English is required. Other languages could be considered as an asset (Spanish, Dutch, French and German)Location:
ICL European Headquarters
Koningin Wilhelminaplein 30, 1062 KR, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.Ready to travel: 20-40% travelling is part of this job.Interested?
Then please apply online only via the apply button.More information:
For more information about this position, you can contact Jan-Kees Stout, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner Europe Tel +31618531587

Expected salary

Location

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Job date

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 23:24:04 GMT

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