Category Manager Chemicals (mfd)

Responsibilities:

• Create transparency on group-wide spend and manage agrochemicalrelated purchasing
• Develop and align procurement strategies with BUs and global functions undertotalcost ofownershipandsupplierrelationshipmanagementprinciples ensuring compliance with legal and internal standards (e.g. Code of Ethics ESG)
• Implement procurement initiatives across global matrix organizations
• Drive continuous improvements in processes and systems related to direct procurement
• Manage the full category supplier lifecycle contracts and innovation pipeline
• Achieve productivity cost-efficiency and COGS optimization targets
• Serve as main contact for internal stakeholders and build strong supplier relationships
• Strengthen procurement tools and processes for both strategic and tactical work

Key tasks:

• Provide deep expertise in at least two agrochemical procurement areas (e.g. seed enhancements seed treatments)
• Lead the fullStrategic Sourcing (S2C)cycle: strategy development negotiation contracting and handover
• Manage procurement across multiple BUs and functions
• Develop and align category strategies with key stakeholders up to Clevel
• Create templates and tools to improve category management efficiency
• Lead procurement-related projects and drive change initiatives
• Support budget planning processes and define key strategic projects
• Develop new concepts and support innovation (e.g. bio stimulants generics alternative treatments)

Profile:

• Bachelors degree in chemistrychemicalengineeringbusiness administration economicsorcomparable
• Track recordinprocuringagrochemicals chemicalsor raw materials in a production environment
• Experiencein strategic procurement-ideally in agricultural businesses
• IT literacy in relevant systems(SAP Supplier Relationship Management Systems MS Office)is an asset
• Analytical andexcellentnegotiatingskills
• Networker with interculturalexpertiseand competency
• Experienced in working in complex matrix organizations in a global multi-cultural context
• Knows chemical market trends for seed treatments pricevolatilityand risk mitigation
• Strong stakeholder management skillsand customerorientation
• Questioningthe status-quo being eager to develop ownexpertisein order toprovide excellent service delivery
• Diligent and dead-driven driven
• Ability to initiateand to implement change sustainably
• Excellent communication skills paired with the ability to build sustainable rapport withkeystakeholders
• Willing to travel
• Excellent command of English; additionallanguages skills are regarded an asset

Our Offer:

• Interesting and varied job in a diverse international environment with the opportunity to contribute innovative ideas
• As a family business we are guided by the values of closeness reliability vision and independence; this culture is lived in practice and ensures an open and friendly working atmosphere from day one
• Excellent work equipment and free car and bicycle parking spaces in our modern office in the heart of Berlin-Schöneberg
• We create the appropriate framework conditions for you: capital-forming benefits Christmas and holiday pay childcare allowance 30d holidays flexible working hours holiday and Christmas bonuses company pension scheme JobRad and/or Jobticket
• True to our motto Make yourself grow we support the professional and personal development of our employees
  

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