Procurement Manager – Category Metals and Catalyst Carriers

Job title:

Procurement Manager – Category Metals and Catalyst Carriers

Company:

Clariant

Job description

Job ID: 38919 | Location: Barcelona, Barcelona, SpainThe Jobholder in his role independently manages procurement of raw materials for category Metals and Catalyst carriers. He or She drives the segment strategy, sourcing and manages suppliers, closely and pro-actively interacts with the business stakeholders, and diligently participates in the performance management of the category. He or She needs to manage the supply base’s innovation capability through a systematic supplier development management process to source new products supporting the growth and sustainability strategy of the different business units.Responsibilities

• Source raw materials and scout new suppliers and technologies in the area of responsibility, negotiate and conclude deals in accordance with the delegated scope
• Design, maintain and implement sourcing strategies for designated product groups and geographies, develop relationships with suppliers as per strategic requirements
• Design and lead optimization projects to generate value for the organization, identify & execute improvement potentials, challenge status quo, de-specification and re-risking, etc. to realize Clariant objectives
• Monitor and analyze the market developments and supply availability; forecast prices of strategic spend segments
• Align with the supplier base and execute projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and drive sustainability initiatives in connection with Clariant strategy and policies
• Build and cultivate cross functional strategic stakeholder relationships to create value for the organization, build and deepen business acumen.
• Support the direct procurement category globally.

Requirements

• Education related business and procurement. Masters degree in Business administration, Chemistry and/or Chemical Engineering
• Strong track record in Procurement and Project Management, experience in other areas is an advantage
• Technical experience in direct procurement buying metals and ctalysts (zinc, nickel, alumina, palladium, etc)
• Demonstrated capability in contract negotiation and long-term relationship building (internal and external)
• Excellent English and communication skills for globally interactions, German language is of an advantage
• Experience in different cultural environments or fields of business or comparable level of exposure

Our Offer

• Journey with the innovative, leading Swiss based chemical specialty company
• Permanent employment contract
• Great work environment in Sant Joan Despi and work from home office (3 days per week)
• Work in open and collaborative culture, respectful and committed to your professional development
• Highest standard of equipment and technologies
• Solid budget for your training and certification needs
• Fully loaded benefits package
• Transparent rules regarding your salary, rewards and recognitions

Talent Acquisition
www.clariant.com [Not translated in selected language]Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline “Greater chemistry – between people and planet”, which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.
At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

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Expected salary

Location

Barcelona

Job date

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:27:17 GMT

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