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Sourcing Manager(m/w/x)

Lampertheim
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior

Global sourcing strategies for specialty chemicals, additives, and catalysts. Strategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management expertise required. Exclusive discounts, discounted meals, and access to a modern medical center.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Chemistry, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field
  • At least five years of professional experience in sourcing, ideally in marketing, product management, supply chain, sales, R&D, or production
  • In-depth knowledge of strategic sourcing, negotiation techniques, supplier management, and basic contract law
  • Strong analytical and project-oriented working style
  • Strong communication skills
  • Proficiency in English
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Team player
  • Intercultural competence
  • Willingness to travel regularly

Tasks

  • Develop and implement global and local sourcing strategies
  • Align strategies with business objectives, cost targets, and risk management
  • Ensure cost leadership through benchmarking and cost-reduction initiatives
  • Maintain and improve the toller and co-producer network
  • Manage supplier relationships using KPIs, scorecards, and corrective action plans
  • Conduct continuous improvement initiatives
  • Identify and evaluate global and local suppliers
  • Qualify suppliers and conduct performance assessments
  • Lead contract manufacturing projects
  • Negotiate commercial terms including pricing, service levels, and lead times
  • Establish long-term supplier agreements and preferred supplier lists
  • Monitor market trends, commodity prices, and supply risks
  • Implement appropriate mitigation measures for supply risks
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, ethical, and sustainability requirements
  • Support demand planning and inventory optimization
  • Collaborate with planning and production teams
  • Ensure accurate and complete documentation for audits and reporting

Work Experience

  • 5 years

Education

  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Benefits

Corporate Discounts

  • Exclusive discounts

Free or Subsidized Food

  • Discounted meals

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Access to modern Medical Center
  • Company medical service
  • Advice and vaccinations for private trips
  • Attractive conditions for private health insurance
  • Company sports opportunities

Other Benefits

  • Attractive conditions for long-term care insurance
  • Attractive conditions for disability insurance

Childcare

  • Company childcare
  • Children's holiday program

Flexible Working

  • Flexible working time models
  • Part-time employment option
  • Mobile working within Germany
  • Home office option

Company Bike

  • Job bike offer

Public Transport Subsidies

  • Subsidy for job ticket

Snacks & Drinks

  • Free use of company barbecue hut
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