Procurement Manager (Site & Maintenance Services and Equipment)
Company: Clariant
Job ID: 40781
Location: Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Responsibilities
* Sourcing materials and services in the area of responsibility according to aligned sourcing strategies.
* Negotiate and conclude deals and contracts on delegated supply portfolio.
* Manage procurement activities for CAPEX projects.
* Achieve savings/contributions through implementing sourcing strategies and driving strategic procurement projects and initiatives.
* Contribute to the achievement of key procurement targets (e.g., payment terms, supplier risk and sustainability profiles).
* Execute agreements and manage Clariant procurement tools and processes (SLM, Pinpools, SAP, QNS, contracts, Ecovadis, etc.).
* Supply market management: support development of sourcing strategies on technical equipment and/or maintenance + repair services.
* Conduct market research and proactively find/develop new suppliers and alternative sourcing concepts.
* Monitor and analyse market development within area of responsibility.
* Supplier management and business partnering: drive cross‑functional teams and proactively communicate with stakeholders.
* Closely interact with the businesses.
* Manage relationship to strategic suppliers within area of responsibility.
Requirements
* Engineering/Chemical/Technical degree with solid commercial/business background, or
* Master or specialised studies in Procurement or Supply Chain.
* Desirable experience of 3+ years in a business/senior level in Procurement Indirect Spend.
* Experience required in writing and negotiating supply and/or service contracts.
* Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
* Other languages are a plus, in particular German.
* MS-Office.
* Good SAP expertise, especially procurement related modules.
* Ability to perform in an agile environment with moving requirements.
* Ability to prioritise and focus on key strategic targets.
* Skills: problem solving, communication and negotiation, influencing, analytical, uphold high compliance and ethical standards, business acumen.
Our Offer
* Journey with the innovative, leading Swiss‑based chemical specialty company.
* Permanent employment contract.
* Great work environment in Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona or in Tarragona (open to consider people from both locations).
* Opportunity to join global team of tech‑savvy professionals.
* Work in open and collaborative culture, respectful and committed to your professional development.
* Highest standard of equipment and technologies.
* Solid budget for your training and certification needs.Fully loaded benefits package.
* Transparent rules regarding your salary, rewards and recognitions.
Contact
Talent Acquisition Clariant – www.clariant.com/careers
Equal Employment Opportunity
Clariant is a Swiss‑based global specialty chemicals company that values diversity, equity and inclusion. 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.
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