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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.
Purchasing Manager Supply Resilience
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Purchasing Manager Supply Resilience
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About this position
The Purchasing Manager will be responsible in driving end-to-end purchasing and supply resilience by optimizing supply chains with direct material suppliers, tier-n vendors, and logistics providers.
What you'll do
- Optimize (together with SC) the end-to-end value chain demand-to-supply to improve supplier performance level with proactive supplier engagements, supplier quality level & Raws / Packs inventory & consignment stock.
- Ensure supply continuity & manage all critical shortages & FM’s avoiding out of stocks & impact on NES.
- Supports the sourcing categories in bringing contractual agreements to a higher level of maturity and standardization with regards to risk mitigation, operational performance and supply chain optimization (MOQ, Incoterm, Lead Time).
- Ensure consistent global documentation & reporting on supply disruptions & defined supply resilience KPIs in the region.
- Enhance usage of tool & BI dashboard on supplier performance (supplier evals, OTIF), supply disruption (FM Bot, CRISP) and proactive risk mitigation & Tier-1 data (DDF).
- Responsible for local supplier scouting with close collaboration with the sourcing teams to increase the sourcing flexibility.
What makes you a good fit
- Degree in preferably Supply Chain or Business.
- 3+ years in sourcing and/or supply chain background beneficial.
- Industry experience in Manufacturing, chemical or similar.
- Ability to quickly gain Cross-category knowledge in different direct materials- & logistics sourcing categories.
- High level of digital skills to drive creative solutions embedded in digital framework.
- Strong communication skills.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- 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.
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: 24073233
Job Locations: Australia, Victoria, Kilsyth - Melbourne, VIC
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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.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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