Our client is a global leader in biaxially polypropylene films under their own well recognized brand names.

The company offers the most comprehensive product portfolio in the industry, including solutions for the packaging and tobacco industries, labels, and technical films for electronic applications such as batteries and capacitors. The Group employs around 1,100 people, operates four production sites in Germany, Italy, and Mexico, and sells its products in more that 90 markets worldwide. Being an innovation leader, the company is holding strongest patent positions in the industry, based on more than 40 years of experience in the market.
 

In order to help securing the continued success of the company the position of the 

Global Procurement Manager (m/f)

is to be filled as soon as possible. 

The Position/ Responsibilities:

Reporting to the COO, the Global Procurement Manager will do the autonomous execution of national and international procurement processes including budget responsibility

Amongst other tasks, the position holder will:

•   Develop and implement international procurement strategies (raw materials)

•   Analyze the Group’s procurement worldwide and develop Group purchasing strategies

•   Combine market analysis and strategies to be presented to the Managing Director and to the Advisory Board

•   Visit suppliers, and develop strategic suppliers

•   Be responsible for risk management

Candidate Qualification:

•   Studies in polymer sciences or engineering sciences with deep technical and economic understanding

•   Several years of professional experience in international raw material procurement

•   Experience in the development and putting into action of international purchasing strategies

•   Appropriate experience in strategic and operational purchase of raw and fuels materials

•   Strong negotiation skills

•   Ideally experienced in plastic technology

•   Project Management and cost analyzing experience

•   Good SAP and MS Office knowledge

•   Fluent in English, other languages (Spanish, Italian) desirable

Location:

Rhine-Main-Area or Saarland - home office possible

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please apply online to: career@dles.de, keyword “Global Procurement Manager”

Mr. Dan Lutsch - DL Executive Search - www.dles.de