Sourcing Manager EMEA

Location:

Drogenbos – Belgium

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

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Advertiser:

Allnex

Job ID:

131303085

Posted On:

06 November 2024

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex-t generations – and that’s exactly what you can do joining us!

Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.

Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.

You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

Click here to learn more about how we can make an impact together!
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Position overview

Do you have an experience working with global suppliers and purchasing raw materials? Are you willing to work in a multicultural environment and develop your career in Procurement? Join allnex as Raw materials Sourcing Manager for EMEA region. You will be responsible for purchasing and management of major raw materials for the Crosslinker allnex business within Europe, through direct procurement responsibilities.

Responsibilities

•    Category Management of regional Raw Materials, including commercial activities on contract negotiation, management, development, approval, implementation and maintenance;
•    Develop upstream and downstream market and product knowledge for these raw materials (covering a.o. suppliers, production processes, technologies, capacities usage, supply/demand balance, economics, market trends, etc.);
•    Define and implement the regional sourcing strategy by means of developing a rich pipeline of TCO reduction projects by execution of RFP’s, conducting of supplier negotiations and drive project maturing until execution;
•    Act as primary contact and responsible for world-class supplier relationship management of key suppliers in the assigned portfolio.
•    Collaborate closely with the business stakeholders (focal point for EMEA Crosslinker business);
•    Deliver on the agreed global target for annual savings for these raw materials;
•    Managing supply risk, and supporting escalated supply issues resolution;
•    Manage cash flow through achieving DPO targets, implementing consignment/VMI programs and   management of SCARS;
•    Regional raw material markets expertise, monitoring and price forecasting; translating new developments/concepts from the regional market into new opportunities;
•    Strong Project management skills: ability to implement strategic initiatives through a systematic sourcing process;
•    Qualify new raw materials and suppliers using Management Of Change process;
•    Represent the regional category in regional cross-functional forums and programs (E.g. NPI, CM management, regional procurement programs and reviews).

Required skills and experience

•    Degree in Economics or Engineering, preferably combined with MBA;
•    5+ years of experience in Direct Procurement, Commercial, Supply Chain or Technical group;
•    Experience in working with (large) global suppliers, in & outside the region, and Key Raw Materials;
•    Solid understanding of the petrochemicals’ main feedstocks’ and raw materials’ markets, including supply demand balances and supplier cost drivers;
•    Ability to synthesize complex information and formulate strategic or tactical approaches based on analysis;
•    Excellent Communication, Negotiation & Presentation Skills (in English);
•    Ability to work under minimal supervision with broad direction;
•    Action oriented and performance driven;
•    Fluency in English (Additional languages will be an advantage).

We offer
We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

Equal Employment Opportunity
allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.

Find out how you can make an impact!
Check out our careers page for available opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you.

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