Key Supplier Manager for Industrial Chemicals

HSH Chemie is the No. 1 Chemical Distributor in Central and Eastern Europe, with over 35 years of expertise and a strong presence across 14 office locations in CEE. We're proud to be a leader in the chemical industry throughout this region.Our headquarters in Hamburg, Germany, oversees the strategic management and planning for our entire European team. Our "HSH Chemie family" comprises more than 300 dedicated employees. As a 100% family-owned company, we place a high priority on values like unity, loyalty, trust, and reliability.At HSH Chemie, we pride ourselves on innovation and are dedicated to continuous, sustainable growth. Therefore, we are always on the lookout for new talents who share our values and our vision, who want to develop personally as well as professionally and share the unique, entrepreneurial spirit of our HSH Chemie Group. Now, to strengthen our team to the earliest possible starting date, we are looking for aKey Supplier Manager for Industrial Chemicals (f/m/d) Your responsibilities: In this role, you are sourcing, developing and maintaining good strategic relationships with key chemical suppliers in the industrial chemicals product segments to ensure great long-term collaboration and mutual growth You negotiate contracts and commercial terms to secure competitive pricing, reliable supply, and favorable conditions for our group Furthermore, you monitor the KPI based supplier performance within our group, create valuable insights, reports and presentations You organize and lead regular supplier reviews, strategic business meetings and technical trainings to drive continuous improvement and innovation Additionally, you identify and onboard new suppliers to support our group-wide portfolio expansion and mitigate supply risks Thereby, you collaborate closely with group-wide internal stakeholders including our Management, Sales, Customer Service, and Logistics to align supplier capabilities with business needs to drive improvements You analyze market trends and raw material developments to anticipate product needs, supply chain challenges and opportunities Occasionally, you meet key suppliers on industry fairs or onsite (in our office or theirs) In parallel, you bring in your expertise for further tasks and projects such as digitalization and process optimization initiatives within supplier management Your profile: You successfully finished your university or commercial education with a focus on Business Administration, Chemistry, Supply Chain Management, Sales, or a related field Afterwards, you gained proven experience in supplier management, procurement, sales, purchasing or strategic sourcing within the chemical industry – preferably in international distribution Thereby, you proved your strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen with a focus on long-term value creation You possess a solid understanding of chemical products, market dynamics, and regulatory frameworks Furthermore, you are characterized by an analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, make informed decisions and drive innovation whereby your outside the box thinking and digital mindset come in handy You convince us with your ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and proactively drive results while building trust based long-term collaborations with internal as well as external stakeholders Additionally, you are a strong communicator in written and verbal German as well as English  Our offer to you: If you're seeking a supportive and appreciative team that values individual differences and strengths, HSH Chemie may be the right place for you. As a family-run company, we offer long-term cooperation with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes, ensuring efficient and dynamic workflows. Our "HSH Chemie family" working model provides flexible work, along with numerous other benefits: Centrally located workplace with good public transport connections in the heart of Hamburg Ticket for public transport (“Deutschlandticket”) At least 30 vacation days per year (with a 5-day week) Attractive compensation package Subsidy to your company pension plan which increases with your company affiliation (after probation period) Subsidy to your capital forming benefits (after probation period) Corporate Benefits Mental health collaboration supporting you in your professional and personal well-being (Nilo) Modern technical equipment (e.g., laptop, IPhone, headset) Wide range of company & team events Coffee, soft drinks, fruits, ice cream and sweets are provided And many more    Have we caught your interest? Then please send your application to Melanie Wolter.