Procurement Manager EMEA (Chemicals)

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Tarragona - Spain

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Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job ID: 40944 Location: Tarragona Tarragona Spain

Clariant is a globally leading specialty chemicals company committed to innovation sustainability and operational excellence. We are seeking a Procurement Manager EMEA specializing in chemicals to join our team in Tarragona Spain.


This isnt just a purchasing roleits an opportunity to be a strategic negotiator a relationship builder and an architect of innovative sourcing solutions across the EMEA region with global impact. Reporting to the Group Function Procurement Category Head for Additives & Absorbents and Global Amines youll bridge business needs with market opportunities collaborate with diverse teams and directly impact how efficiently and sustainably we source materials for our operations.

Responsibilities

  • Source chemical materials within aligned strategies and negotiate optimal deals
  • Manage contracts and supplier agreements in SAP (Contracts NDAs QNS)
  • Identify improvement opportunities through bundling de-specification and demand analysis
  • Drive Procurement Best Practices across your chemicals portfolio
  • Develop and maintain category sourcing strategies for chemical products
  • Research new suppliers and alternative sourcing concepts
  • Monitor market trends forecast prices and contribute to monthly reports
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams as the Single Point of Contact for business segment
  • Drive strategic initiatives and represent procurement in business processes
  • Build and evaluate supplier relationships implementing performance improvements
  • Support the Key Supplier Management program
  • Implement corporate sustainability initiatives within the supplier base
  • Contribute to supplier assessments and ensure audit-conforming processes

Requirements

  • Business/Procurement background ideally complemented with chemical/engineering knowledge
  • 5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing industry
  • Experience in multicultural environments
  • Strong negotiation and analytical skills
  • Analytical mindset with attention to detail
  • Fluency in English(additional languages appreciated;German is a plus)
  • Proficiency withSAP and digital procurement tools
  • Experience with sourcing ofoleochemicals phosphorous derivatives fatty amines or bentonite clayis a strong plus

Our Offer

  • Play a pivotal role in shaping procurement strategies across the EMEA region for a global specialty chemicals leader
  • Work from our established site in Tarragona Spain with a flexible hybrid arrangement (60% onsite 40% remote) and access to one of Europes key chemical manufacturing hubs
  • Partner with cross-functional teams and suppliers across multiple countries and cultures
  • Enhance your expertise in strategic sourcing supplier management and sustainability initiatives within the chemical industry
  • Drive meaningful change by implementing sustainable procurement practices and innovative sourcing solutions
  • Professional development opportunities in a global organization
  • Competitive compensation package

Your Contact

Rodrigo Wintersteller
Talent Acquisition Partner EMEA
Tel. 49 (0)69/305-80582

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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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Job ID: 40944 Location: Tarragona Tarragona SpainClariant is a globally leading specialty chemicals company committed to innovation sustainability and operational excellence. We are seeking a Procurement Manager EMEA specializing in chemicals to join our team in Tarragona Spain.This isnt just a pur...
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Key Skills

  • Purchasing
  • Sourcing
  • Procurement
  • Vendor Management
  • HR Sourcing
  • Procurement Management
  • Supply Chain Experience
  • Contract Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • E-procurement
  • negotiation
  • Contracts

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Our purpose: ‘Greater chemistry – between people and planet’, is at the core of everything we do. Our leading position in sustainability and our customer-centric and sustainability-focused innovation pipeline, position us well to become a true leader in specialty chemicals.We are comm ... View more

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