Strategic Purchaser for Direct Materials

Place of work
Bratislava
Minimum salary *
From 1 700 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

You will be responsible for the purchasing of direct raw materials in categories waterbased acrylics and silicones for European region for Adhesives Business Unit. This includes global responsibility for certain materials. You will:

  • Independently drive and execute projects in the respective area
  • Execute sourcing events, negotiate the terms and contract new or existing suppliers
  • Identify and implement best business partnerships
  • Align and cooperate with Supply Chain, contributing towards overall operational excellence
  • Challenge and enrich the Categories' objectives, goals, and strategies with own inputs
  • Meet short, mid, and long-term financial targets and any risk mitigation strategies
  • Collaborate with Process Owner in designing automations and process improvements
  • Advise the teams with expertise and experience

Your skills

We are looking for a team player with proactive approach and will to develop in a fast-paced environment of purchasing. Onboarding, soft and hard skills training are assured, but in the meantime, we expect:

  • Purchasing experience of min. 3 years
  • Negotiation and communication skills on a great level
  • Independent and self-organized personality
  • Focus on priority setting and determination to succeed
  • Analytical skills
  • Strong Excel (pivots, functions)
  • English on a confident communicative level

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: 4210225  Dátum zverejnenia: 16.2.2022  Základná zložka mzdy (brutto): 1 700 EUR/month