Category Team Member COE - IT and Professional Services (m/f)

Place of work
Bratislava
Minimum salary *
From 1 500 EUR/month
Contract type
full-time
* Of course, an overpayment is possible depending on the respective training, qualification and professional experience. The gross salary is based on these aforementioned criteria and is finally determined after the personal interview.
Henkel operates worldwide with leading brands and technologies in two exciting business areas: Consumer Brands (Laundry & Home Care and Beauty Care) and Adhesive Technologies. Our success is built on constant innovation and people who strive for excellence. Working at Henkel is much more than just a job. It's a passion. Have you got what it takes?

Sourcing Hub concentrates E2E Sourcing management and Purchasing strategy execution. Performed activities include: market screening, e-sourcing, direct negotiations with suppliers on prices and contracts, decision making on supplier onboarding / delisting & category specific tasks. Sourcing Hub splits into Adhesive Technologies, Beauty & Laundry Care, Indirect materials & Services and Logistics clusters to reflect dedication to the business units.

Your role

  • Responsible for the purchasing of IT and Professional Services (Software, Hardware, Professional Services)
  • Executes sourcing events, negotiates and contracts new or existing suppliers in line with the global strategy of the IT & PS purchasing category
  • Challenges and enriches the Categories' objectives, goals and strategies, including all short, mid and long-term financial targets and any risk mitigation strategies
  • Identifies and implements best business partnerships in close cooperation with the other Category Team Members and Category Team Leaders
  • Aligns and cooperates with IBS (Integrated Business Solutions) internal stakeholders for new businesses or demands
  • Handles activities related to supplier management, invoice reconciliation and demand management/digital ordering

Your skills

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in strategic purchasing of indirect materials for a global company; purchasing of IT and Professional Services considered an advantage
  • Master’s degree, preferably in Business Administration/Supply Chain/IT
  • Excellent communication skills with negotiating, influencing and convincing abilities
  • An open mindset that can react creatively on changes in the markets and our company
  • Project management knowledge and team player attitude
  • Analytical thinking and conceptual skills
  • Working proficiency in English is mandatory, other language is an advantage

Benefits we offer

  • 13th salary
  • Performance-based bonus up to 110%
  • Financial bonus for referring a suitable candidate from 500 to 1000 EUR gross
  • Extra contribution to lunch vouchers
  • Cafeteria benefit system
  • Henkel Shop
  • Henkel Kindergarten
  • Life insurance
  • Health care package
  • Relocation bonus
  • 5 sick days per year
  • Home Office
  • Extra paid days off for special life events
ID: 3935291  Posting date: 1.10.2020  Basic salary component (gross): 1 500 EUR/month