Regional Procurement Innovation Manager

Total Target Cash Compensation: 514500..00

Responsibilities

• Drive growth through innovation by converting generated ideas into revenue and profit
• Coordinates the supplier innovation program with internal and external stakeholders
• Act as dedicated Innovation Business Partner for individual market segments
• Establish goals aligned with company growth targets based on market segment strategic directions (boost outgrow grow with market harvest)
• Identify emerging technologies and innovative solutions through supplier market research
• Manage the Supplier-Enabled Innovation (SEI) pipeline and coordinate related programs
• Operate the Project Management Office to track and measure innovation success
• Incubate promising innovation initiatives before transitioning them to Procurement Managers
• Create value-based supplier agreements with shared innovation risks and rewards
• Enable early supplier participation in product development processes
• Maintain balance between quick-win innovations and long-term transformational projects
• Implement systems for measuring and reporting innovation value creation

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Solid knowledge in Business Administration Supply Chain Management & Economics
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Education or training in Innovation Management Digital Transformation & Emerging Technologies
• 12 years of experience in Procurement
• Experience leading or participating in innovation initiatives
• Proficiency in procurement technologies such as e-procurement & spend analytics tools
• Experience developing strategic supplier partnerships & collaborative innovation programs

Our Offer

• A rewarding challenge to further develop your skills in a professional work environment
• Career development within our organization
• Possibilities to expand your knowledge expertise and language skills in an attractive global working environment.
• Competitive benefits e.g. company shuttle bus working meal transportation allowance supplementary medical insurance annual physical examination annual leave annual sick leave. Well be happy to share more information during recruitment process.
• Performance related yearly bonus
• Total Target Cash includes base salary and annual bonus; final offer based on skills and experience.
• Hybrid work model
• Differential integrational occasions e.g Annual Dinner or Family Day or Outing or Social Clubs or inhouse GYM.

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline Greater chemistry - between people and planet which considers the principles of customer innovation and people orientation as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant we believe that diversity equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed respected supported and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives experiences and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization based on objective criteria and regardless of gender gender identity race ethnicity religion protected veteran status age disability sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

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