Associate Procurement Manager

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES · Strategic Procurement Leadership: Develop and execute procurement strategies for direct and indirect categories to optimize cost, quality, and supplier performance. · Savings & Cash Optimization: Drive cost savings initiatives, negotiate contracts, and implement cash extension strategies to improve working capital. · Process Excellence & Digitalization: Lead procurement process improvements, automation, and digitalization to enhance efficiency and compliance. · Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain, R&D, Quality, and Finance, to align procurement strategies with business needs. · Supplier & Risk Management: Develop strong supplier relationships, mitigate risks, and ensure business continuity. · Talent Development & Leadership: Coach, mentor, and develop the procurement team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. · Change & Innovation: Challenge the status quo, drive innovative sourcing solutions, and implement best practices to create long-term value. · Maintain strict adherence to the Code of Conduct (COC) policy. · Spend in Scope for direct portfolio (Chemicals, Packaging & Contract Manufacturing): >20m USD · Spend in Scope for indirect portfolio (Business services, Capex, Equipment & Logistics): >20m USD · Team management: One person in direct portfolio reporting and One person dotted line in indirect portfolio JOB REQUIREMENTS · Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree & experience in Chemical industry is a plus · Minimum 6+ years of procurement experience, with at least 2 years in people manager role · Excellent Analytical and Problem-Solving abilities. · Strong communication and interpersonal skills. · Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. · Good English language skills both oral and written is a must.