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From wood to pulp to fiber – this is Lenzing.
We weave innovation and respect into sustainability. Our technology inspires the fashion and hygiene industries to make better decisions. We work towards a circular economy and a Carbon neutral future for you and generations to come.
Make the right choice and contribute to our GOOD FIBRATIONS!
Due to the expansion of our Direct Purchasing area within Lenzing Group, to be
located in Austria, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, CZ or the UK, we invite Procurement experts (specifically with a focus on Sulfur, Caustic Soda and/or CS2.) to submit applications for the role of
Global Category Manager - Chemicals
- Department: Procurement, Logistic, Supply Chain Management
- Position: Employee
- Location: Lenzing locations worldwide possible
Purpose & key responsibilities of the role
- You will purchase defined categories to secure the production units according to the internal, commercial, technical and legal requirements (negotiation, contract management, disposition and claim management)
- You will lead Global Category Management: develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with cost- and risk control for selected global categories aligned with purchasing-related rules
- You will conduct negotiations by using Lenzing Supplier-Relation-Management (SRM)-system
- You will identify and implement savings potentials in the defined category groups as well as a correct description and tracking in the Lenzing PIM (Purchase Initiative Management)-system
- You will plan the annual budgets for the defined categories and secure to keep the budget.
- You will conduct global market research to detect market opportunities and derive decision base
Our expectations for this exciting role
- You hold an advanced Chemical, Commercial or Industrial Engineering degree or a Bachelor's degree with relevant business experience
- You have advanced purchasing experience within Chemicals, excellent negotiation and analytical skills, intercultural awareness and a result-oriented, proactive approach
- You bring effective skills in SAP and MS Office, cost breakdown structures, international law/contracting and tools for supplier development programs
- You are a team player as well as a responsible, independent, resilient and assertive character
- You have excellent communication skills in English
Our benefits
- Work-life balance with flexible working & home office opportunities, depending upon your role
- Inspiring personal development program with access to extensive online Learning platform and formal training by experts
- The chance to make an impact within a Sustainable & Innovative industry leader
- Collaborative international working environment
- Involvement with our diverse & inclusive company culture
The monthly gross salary for this position is according to collective agreement in the chemical industry based on 38 working hours/week at least EUR xxx.- with a willingness to overpay – depending on qualifications and experience.
Additionally you will also take part in the Lenzing bonus system.
We offer flexible working time and remote working options.
Are you passionate and qualified to take this role? Take the chance to contribute to the success of the Lenzing Group!
We are looking forward to your online application.
Your responsible recruiter: Alana Wilson
