Category Manager

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for sourcing decisions and supplier nominations according to defined value limits
  • Procurement of polymers, carbon black and chemicals, across HEXPOL locations. 
  • Development and implementation of the business plan
  • Creation of market analysis
  • Processing of global sourcing plans
  • Definition of supplier bidder lists and supplier nominations
  • Implementation of project-related procurement activities
  • Conducting contract and price negotiations with national and international suppliers
  • Managing complex raw material streams within HEXPOL network
  • Special projects
  • Directly reporting to the Purchasing Director Europe & Asia

Qualifications

  • +5 years of experience as strategic purchaser or similar experience
  • Diploma of Business Administration or similar commercial education
  • Project Management experience
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills
  • Technical understanding
  • Language skills: Fluent English, German is an asset. 
  • Willingness to travel globally around 50 days per year

What we offer

  • An interesting job that combines strategical and operational tasks
  • High individual responsibility
  • Possibility of working remotely
  • Pleasant working atmosphere in our new HQ office in Aachen
  • Appreciative, respectful corporate culture
  • Competitive salary

Apply now!

Please send your application including curriculum vitae, salary expectations and earliest possible entry date to [email protected]

HEXPOL Group