Category Specialist (mfd) Chemicals & Packaging Procurement Europe
Category Specialist (mfd) Chemicals & Packaging Procurement Europe
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Join Ingredion where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it youve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate your pets food the paper you write on and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether youre just starting your career or bringing years of experience theres a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.
Location: Hamburg
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Ingredion is looking for a Specialist with strong experience in Chemical and Packaging procurement in Hamburg!
The Category Specialist is responsible for two key categories with a combined spend of 10 million covering manufacturing sites of Ingredion KaTech Ingredient Solutions and toll manufacturers where applicable.
This role reports to the Director of Procurement for EMEA
Core Responsibilities:
- Market Analysis - Monitoring of chemicals enzymes and packaging space market analysis like supply and demand trends pricing creating reports to key internal stakeholders (Procurement Lead Team Leadership Supply Chain Sales).
- Category Management Use insights from the market analysis to define the medium and long-term sourcing strategy in relevant markets with the support of other functions (Quality Regulatory Manufacturing Supply Chain). Optimize sourcing options reduce cost and drive value.
- Sourcing of Chemicals & Packaging - Lead sourcing projects from start to finish including demand assessment requesting quotes offer evaluation negotiation contract drafting & closure implementation in ERP systems information of stakeholders management of interna
- Supplier Relationship Management Identify evaluate and establish new suppliers as well as maintaining existing relationships. Manage day-to-day operations with vendors. Conduct quarterly business reviews together with relevant functions like Supply Chain Quality Manufacturing. Conduct supplier audits together with Quality.
- Cooperate with Global Category Management Support and/or lead global projects in the relevant categories as needed.
- Budgeting Provide details and work with the FP&A team to prepare the annual budget of your categories as well as regular updates throughout the year.
Qualified candidates will have:
- (Bachelor) degree in supply chain procurement warehousing and foreign trade business or comparable experience / education.
- Work experience in the categories chemicals enzymes and packaging.
- Demonstrated experience in a supplier or customer interfacing role.
- Strong stakeholder management skills both internally as well as externally.
- German and Englishfluency both written and spoken
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Required behaviors and skills:
- Growth Mindset demonstrate a proactive attitude towards learning and CI embrace challenges adapt quickly to dynamic situations and pursue opportunities
- Building Trusted Partnerships establish and nurture value-driven relationships both internally and externally. Be credible through transparency reliability and living Ingredions values.
- Attention to Detail maintain a high level of accuracy all fields like contract management cost analysis and working with suppliers. Identify risks and opportunities early and act on them.
- Very Good with Numbers strong analytical and financial acumen good working with MS Excel Power Bi and other ERP system like SAP.
- Drive for Results take ownership of sourcing projects and develop yourcategories in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Ingredion
Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:
Flexible Work Arrangements We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally within a 37-hour work week
Total Rewards Package Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
Generous Vacation Policy Take advantage of 30 vacation days each year plus two additional holidays on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve
Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support Access health benefits EGYM Wellpass Membership savings plans and resources for your well-being plus perks like a Profi Ticket free parking and secure bicycle accommodations.
Career Growth Learning training and development opportunities.
Employee Recognition Program A culture of real-time appreciation with personalized recognition rewards globally
Employee Referral Program Refer top talent and earn a bonus if theyre hired
Company Pension Plan Secure your future with financial support for retirement.
Company Events Join in on our Christmas party family day or Sustainability day for fun and connection
We value diversity in our company and do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion age national origin sex gender identity gender expression sexual orientation marital status veteran status military status or disability status.
Ingredion offers support to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If an applicant requires accommodation during the application or selection process we will work with the applicant to meet their needs.
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Employment Type
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