What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Manager position at Henkel?
About this Position At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 47.000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Consumer Brands continuously drive the evolution in dynamic categories: Laundry & Home Care and Hair. With our trusted brands, including Persil and Schwarzkopf, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth. Dare to make an impact?
"It is anticipated that this role will transfer to First Quality approximately Q4 2025. For additional details please see the latest press release: https://www.henkel-northamerica.com/press/press-releases-and-kits/2025-02-07-henkel-to-divest-retailer-brands-business-in-north-america-2033578
What you´ll do
Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics. We welcome all applications.
"It is anticipated that this role will transfer to First Quality approximately Q4 2025. For additional details please see the latest press release: https://www.henkel-northamerica.com/press/press-releases-and-kits/2025-02-07-henkel-to-divest-retailer-brands-business-in-north-america-2033578
What you´ll do
- Defines and manages supplier portfolio and commercial agreements.
- Selects suppliers and establishes strategic supplier relationship where appropriate and manages it accordingly.
- Assists the Category Team Lead to develop strategy for the entire Category Team spend and to define execution modalities after approval by Decision Committee.
- Supports regional procurement strategy in defining end to end cost optimization in full interaction with Global Supply Chain and provides industry and market insight/knowledge for selected spend.
- Contributes to deliver bottom line/top line results managing spend/projects accordingly and document all decision on suppliers gains and documents sustainably total value chain
- Conducts periodical risk assessment and designs and manages adequate countermeasures for selected spend.
- Supports full delegation of back-office jobs to Shared Service Center and develops best practices for e-sourcing with sustainable results.
- Four-year bachelor’s degree is required, and MBA is preferred in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering preferred.
- At least 4 years related procurement or equivalent experience with strong knowledge of good procurement practices, supply chain management, and contract law as it applies to the procurement process.
- Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated flexibility in approach to negotiating based on the situation.
- Excels at stakeholder management and team collaboration with experience proactively engaging customers and suppliers to identify and define potential issues and opportunities; developing solutions that create value.
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid and work from anywhere policies
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Annual performance bonus
- Comprehensive healthcare including mental health support and 401(k) plan matched by employer
- Family benefits including fertility support, fully paid parental leave, caregiver services
- Paid sick leave, holidays, volunteer time off, & more
Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics. We welcome all applications.
Salary : $95,000 - $115,000
