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Head of Raw Materials(m/w/x)
Global fiber cement solutions sourcing with end-to-end category strategy development. Commodity management expertise required. Hybrid workplace, flexible hours, and family support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Chemistry, Engineering, or comparable field
- Expertise in commodity management
- Expertise in category strategy
- Expertise in global sourcing
- Understanding of commodity markets
- Understanding of global supply structures
- Understanding of manufacturing processes
- Understanding of material specifications
- Understanding of quality requirements
- Strategic thinking
- Operational execution
- Focus under pressure
- Focus amid ambiguity
- Focus in fast-changing markets
- Determination in negotiations
- Commercial acumen in negotiations
- Proactive ownership
- Proactive topic driving
- Continuous growth mindset
- People leadership development
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Open, authentic, and collaborative style
- Trust building
- Effective work in international teams
- Effective work in cross-functional teams
- Willingness to develop into the role
Tasks
- Develop and implement end-to-end category and sourcing strategies
- Conduct deep market and cost-driver analysis
- Deliver sustainable cost, value, and risk impact
- Manage supply in volatile raw-material markets
- Lead through supply disruptions and critical negotiations
- Build and develop strategic supplier partnerships
- Manage supplier performance and risks
- Embed sustainability and CO₂ reduction in procurement decisions
- Ensure ethical sourcing practices
- Balance commercial objectives with environmental and social responsibility
- Engage with senior stakeholders, including Plant Management and Finance Leadership
- Influence decisions with data-driven insights and commercial acumen
- Provide clear recommendations to stakeholders
- Lead the Raw Materials team with empathy and clear priorities
- Enable strong decision-making and accountability
- Develop team members and set direction
- Challenge constructively and ensure execution in complex environments
Work Experience
- 7 - 10 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- German – Business Fluent
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- SAP
- common procurement tools
- MS Office
- data analytics
Benefits
Flexible Working
- Hybrid workplace model
- Flexible working hours
- Remote work option
Family Support
- Family support
Learning & Development
- Training programs
Healthcare & Fitness
- Health offerings
- Company supplementary health insurance
- Fitness programs
Retirement Plans
- Company pension plan
Company Bike
- Job Bike
Public Transport Subsidies
- Job Ticket
More Vacation Days
- 30 vacation days
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Head of Raw Materials(m/w/x)
Global fiber cement solutions sourcing with end-to-end category strategy development. Commodity management expertise required. Hybrid workplace, flexible hours, and family support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Chemistry, Engineering, or comparable field
- Expertise in commodity management
- Expertise in category strategy
- Expertise in global sourcing
- Understanding of commodity markets
- Understanding of global supply structures
- Understanding of manufacturing processes
- Understanding of material specifications
- Understanding of quality requirements
- Strategic thinking
- Operational execution
- Focus under pressure
- Focus amid ambiguity
- Focus in fast-changing markets
- Determination in negotiations
- Commercial acumen in negotiations
- Proactive ownership
- Proactive topic driving
- Continuous growth mindset
- People leadership development
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Open, authentic, and collaborative style
- Trust building
- Effective work in international teams
- Effective work in cross-functional teams
- Willingness to develop into the role
Tasks
- Develop and implement end-to-end category and sourcing strategies
- Conduct deep market and cost-driver analysis
- Deliver sustainable cost, value, and risk impact
- Manage supply in volatile raw-material markets
- Lead through supply disruptions and critical negotiations
- Build and develop strategic supplier partnerships
- Manage supplier performance and risks
- Embed sustainability and CO₂ reduction in procurement decisions
- Ensure ethical sourcing practices
- Balance commercial objectives with environmental and social responsibility
- Engage with senior stakeholders, including Plant Management and Finance Leadership
- Influence decisions with data-driven insights and commercial acumen
- Provide clear recommendations to stakeholders
- Lead the Raw Materials team with empathy and clear priorities
- Enable strong decision-making and accountability
- Develop team members and set direction
- Challenge constructively and ensure execution in complex environments
Work Experience
- 7 - 10 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- German – Business Fluent
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- SAP
- common procurement tools
- MS Office
- data analytics
Benefits
Flexible Working
- Hybrid workplace model
- Flexible working hours
- Remote work option
Family Support
- Family support
Learning & Development
- Training programs
Healthcare & Fitness
- Health offerings
- Company supplementary health insurance
- Fitness programs
Retirement Plans
- Company pension plan
Company Bike
- Job Bike
Public Transport Subsidies
- Job Ticket
More Vacation Days
- 30 vacation days
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About the Company
James Hardie Europe GmbH
Industry
Manufacturing
Description
The company is the global market leader in fiber gypsum and fiber cement solutions with the fermacell® and James Hardie brands.
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