Head of Production

vor 3 Wochen

Langelsheim, Deutschland Albemarle Germany GmbH Vollzeit
Its operating units are part of the Albemarle Group's global specialties organization. In addition to Germany, production sites include the USA, the Netherlands, Jordan, Chile, Taiwan, Australia and China.

For our Langelsheim production site, we are looking for a

EU Procurement Manager (m/f/d)

for the Supply Chain department as soon as possible.

Our global procurement organization includes the following areas:

(1) Category Management focuses on creating long-term and sustainable value for the company
(2) Procurement Operations offers support and advice to our stakeholders in the business areas
(3) Data Analytics is responsible for process excellence and technology implementation to drive best practices in procurement

Main tasks

The Procurement Manager is responsible for strategic & regional procurement, as well as supplier management of raw materials and indirect materials required to support Albemarle's lithium production operations in Germany. The position holder primarily works closely with the site management and the global supply chain team with the aim of defining and implementing a procurement strategy for local and globally used direct and indirect materials. The Procurement Manager has one direct report supporting indirect material procurement.

The position holder is responsible for the following tasks

  • Define, optimize and implement procurement and raw material supply strategies for our production facility in Langelsheim
  • Ensure long-term raw material supply strategies at optimal quality, cost and risk profiles, according to forecast production needs, using responsible procurement and supplier management processes (e.g. procurement planning, tenders, negotiations, e-procurement, strategic collaboration)
  • Work with product management, product development and production to identify, qualify and secure raw materials in a timely manner and review current material specifications and supplies while identifying alternatives to avoid sole procurement
  • Plan and execute supplier negotiations and supplier management
  • Ensure effective risk management across the entire supply and vendor base through sound contract management and monitoring on-time, complete and specified material deliveries
  • Maintain optimal inventory management (balancing reliable operations, strategic supplier integration and working capital optimization), financial, logistics and sustainability metrics and other KPIs. Implement corrective actions as required
  • Act as a liaison between the Global Business Unit and local stakeholders and suppliers on changing business requirements (e.g. specifications, volume changes, etc.) and their impact on category/material strategies
  • Identify opportunities and barriers related to local and regional strategies and proactively identify alternative strategies where necessary
Your profile
  • Completed business or technical degree
  • At least 6 years of experience in strategic procurement, procurement management of industrial production materials, with knowledge of the most important procurement processes, category management, strategic procurement, negotiation and contract management
  • Ability to interact with different management levels internally and externally
  • Strong skills in project management, prioritization and decision-making
  • Fluent German and English
  • Comprehensive knowledge of SAP and the MS Office package
What You Can Expect from Us
  • Attractive remuneration depending on individual qualifications and professional experience as well as a company pension plan
  • We also offer you annual special payments, such as holiday/Christmas bonuses, 30 days' holiday and much more
  • Flexible working time models, company health management, employer-financed additional care insurance, canteen and free parking
  • Systematic training by experienced team members and external courses is a matter of course for us
  • With us you can expect a varied and interesting area of responsibility in a large international company as well as a collegial working atmosphere
Are You Interested?

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