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Strategic buyer

Place of work
Bratislava, Slovakia (Job with occasional home office)
Minimum salary *
1 900 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 independent strategic buyer who is interested in logistics markets and managing his own portfolio of logistic services. Strong emphasis is put on driving sustainability, seeking synergies and opportunities within the market. If you are the one, in our role you will:

  • Execute sourcing events, negotiations and contracts with new or existing suppliers with focus on Road & Rail in line with the global strategy of the purchasing category, in a compliant and efficient manner
  • Challenge and enrich the Categories' objectives, goals and strategies, including all short, mid and long-term financial targets and any risk mitigation strategies
  • Identify and implement best business partnerships in close cooperation with internal and external stakeholders
  • Align and cooperate with Supply Chain, contributing towards overall operational excellence
  • Use eSourcing tools as well as our transport management system (TMS) to prepare and run sourcing events
  • Mentor Category support teams in the Center of Excellence (CoE)
  • Leverage KPI reporting from analytical support teams to drive new commercial opportunities

Your skills

On the position, we offer to provide you with the top advanced negotiation training and supplier network. You will work with top market sourcing system and excellent supplier management program. In the meantime, we expect you possess great negotiation skills and analytical thinking. Apart from these, we require you have:

  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in purchasing of Logistics, Indirect Materials and Services or Direct Materials for a global company
  • Master’s degree, preferably in Business Administration or Supply Chain
  • An open mindset that can react creatively on changes in the markets and our company
  • Project management knowledge and team player attitude
  • Excellent English on top communication 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
  • Meal contribution also during days off
  • 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: 4426572  Dátum zverejnenia: 10.2.2023  Základná zložka mzdy (brutto): 1 900 EUR/month