Director (M/F/d) Indirect Procurement - Emea - Essen, Deutschland - Brenntag

Brenntag

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Essen, Deutschland

vor 1 Woche

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Lena Wagner

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Beschreibung

DIRECTOR (M/F/D) INDIRECT PROCUREMENT - EMEA:
Our team in
Essen currently has an opening for a
Director (M/F/d) Indirect Procurement - EMEA
Position can be staffed worldwide

YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job Summary:

The Director Indirect Procurement - EMEA, is responsible for the procurement activities in his/her region.

S/he ensures the regional implementation of the Global Indirect Procurement strategy, maintains proactive communication with all stakeholders on a regional level across countries/states, leads a team of regional category managers within the region in Indirect Procurement and coordinates and monitors cost-saving initiatives on external spend for his/her regions.

This is a cross-functional role that will interact with a range of business functions across EMEA.

The Director Indirect Procurement - EMEA supports the Global Cluster Leads in the development and maintenance of regional and global strategic initiatives across all indirect spend categories.

The Director Indirect Procurement - EMEA reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Indirect Procurement and Procurement Excellence who directly reports to the Chief Transformation Officer (CTO), Member of the Brenntag Management Board.

This role offers a range of development and learning opportunities including (further) building up an international team.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

Leads disciplinary a team of Regional Category Managers
Communicates with regional Indirect Procurement stakeholders to ensure implementation of the Global Indirect Procurement strategy.
Supports the Global Cluster Leads in setting up of sourcing strategies that improve cost, lead times, working capital, payment terms, and transparency of spend.
Facilitates cooperation between peer functions and procurement and ensures that information, knowledge and best practices are shared proactively and openly.
Researches and identifies capable vendors or contractors and initiates selection, qualification, and approval of new vendors.
Evaluates vendor performance and resolves any supplier issues.
Proactively identifies value creation opportunities for internal customers.
Maintains files and communicates nonconformance issues internally and with vendors.
Educates others on procurement policies and procedures.
Supports the implementation and maintenance of the Indirect Procurement digital tools in the regions
Ensures compliance with all company policies and all regulatory agencies, including but not limited to: Brenntag Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, Antitrust Compliance Policy, Confidentiality Agreement, Global Indirect Procurement Policy etc.
Supports the vision and mission of the company.

YOUR PROFILE:

Minimum of 10 years of experience in sourcing/buying of indirect categories
Bachelor's degree with concentration in procurement, supply chain, engineering, business administration, information systems and/or related fields; MBA preferred
Proven ability to lead up to 15 highly qualified employees disciplinary
Proven ability in utilizing and leveraging esourcing/procurement systems
Excellent teaming, communication and organizational skills
Analyze and interpret financial reports, legal documents, and/or other complex documents
Solve complex problems
Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, and/or members of the business community
Effectively present information and respond to questions from peers, customers, managers, and/or other employees
Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and volume
Business English proficiency, ideally crosscultural experience

OUR OFFER:

Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse and secure working environment with the world market leader in the chemical distribution industry and DAX listed company
Arrange your working hours and breaks flexible via your flextime account; Thanks to our company's internal regulation on mobile working, your professional and private life can be combined even better
Our personalized onboarding program, guarantees that you will be off to a quick start
A competitive remuneration package, including holiday pay and a Christmas bonus, awaits you
Take advantage of our companysponsored pension scheme
Benefit from free employee parking, convenient transport connections, and a corporate public transport ticket
Our "House of Elements" offers modern and ergonomic workplaces, an awardwinning company restaurant, and a selection of complimentary coffee varieties
Your wellbeing is very important to us: Take advantage of our preventive health care offers, running groups, and yoga courses, and enjoy 30 relaxing days of holiday per year
Stay fit and do your bit for the environment at the same time: Lease your dream bike conveniently via Brenntag

INTERESTED?:

Tim Hefendehl