Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world. Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Procurement Category Team Leader Packaging
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Procurement Category Team Leader Packaging
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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 47.000 pioneers around the globe. The teams in our corporate functions enable the best in our dynamic businesses and in our people to maximize our company’s potential. With our leading brands, 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.
What you'll do
- Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies for packaging materials, aligning with global business unit (BU) objectives.
- Collaborate closely with global BU Key Account Managers (KAMs), Regional Category Team Leaders (CTLs), and Category Team Managers (CTMs) to optimize spend and drive value.
- Operational Excellence:
- Define and execute efficient sourcing processes, ensuring full documentation and traceability.
- Conduct regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate supply and price risks.
- Collaborate with BU stakeholders to identify and implement cost-saving initiatives across the entire value chain.
- Support demand management activities within BUs to optimize material usage and reduce waste.
- Supplier Relationship Management:
- Build strong relationships with strategic suppliers, ensuring compliance with company standards and ethical guidelines.
- Develop and manage a sustainable supplier portfolio, focusing on long-term partnerships and continuous improvement.
- Stay informed about sustainability trends and their impact on the packaging industry.
- Team Leadership and Development:
- Lead indirectly a high-performing team of 8 procurement professionals located globally. This team does not report directly into this role.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure effective knowledge sharing and best practice adoption within the category team and across the organization.
- Digital Transformation:
- Drive the adoption of digital tools and technologies to streamline procurement processes and enhance efficiency.
- Leverage e-sourcing and e-procurement solutions to optimize sourcing activities.
What makes you a good fit
- Strategic thinker with proven ability to develop and execute procurement strategies that drive value and align with global objectives
- Experienced leader in global procurement, empowering teams to deliver impactful results and cross-functional collaboration
- 8+ years in strategic sourcing for direct materials in international settings
- Sustainability champion dedicated to building a responsible supplier portfolio and advancing sustainable practices across the supply chain
- Skilled communicator and negotiator with strong influence across all stakeholder levels
- Agile and adaptable, with a creative approach to evolving market dynamics
- Proficient in project management, ensuring smooth execution of complex initiatives
- Analytical and data-driven, making decisions that align with business goals
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
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! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 24071933
Job Locations: Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam
Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.benelux@henkel.com
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FAQ
I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.