Adhesives Packaging Purchaser with Leadership Responsibility

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

We are looking for an operational buyer who is interested in leading a small team, seeking synergies and optimizing purchasing processes.

  • Responsible for the purchasing of direct materials with focus on Adhesives Tailend packaging materials
  • Executes sourcing events, negotiates and contracts new or existing suppliers in line with the global strategy of the 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 purchasing Key Account Managers
  • Aligns and cooperates with supply chain, contributing towards overall operational excellence
  • Leverages KPI reporting from analytical support teams to drive new financial opportunities
  • Leads the Tailend team with focus on complexity reduction of the Henkel supplier base

Your skills

  • Experience 1-3 years in related field
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills
  • Independent and self-organized person with attention to details
  • Strong priority setting and judgement
  • Team player with proactive approach
  • Analytical skills (advanced MS Excel, Power BI considered advantage)
  • Experience with process standardization and simplification

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 possibility
  • Extra paid days off for special life events
ID: 4135785  Dátum zverejnenia: 17.11.2021  Základná zložka mzdy (brutto): 1 500 EUR/month