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JAJames Hardie Europe GmbH

Head of Raw Materials(m/w/x)

Düsseldorf
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior

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

  • GermanBusiness Fluent
  • EnglishBusiness 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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