Strategic Purchaser - Adhesive Technologies (Romanian Speaking)

About the role

Henkel is looking for a Strategic Purchaser for its Adhesive Technologies category who speaks Romanian. The role leads direct materials sourcing projects and ensures the full potential of the regional basket supply base is identified and assessed. It also contributes to the Material group's objectives, goals and strategies, including short, mid and long-term financial targets and risk mitigation strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Lead direct materials sourcing projects and manage procurement projects within a category
• Ensure regional basket targets are achieved through strategies and action plans validated by ONE!GSC hubs
• Identify and implement best business partnerships with the regional FP KAMs
• Align with and cooperate with third-party production managers and integrate procurement milestones into project schedules

Required profile

• University degree in economics, supply chain, technology or business
• Professional purchasing experience of at least 2 years in a multi-national environment
• Project management certification or experience
• English (fully professional) and Romanian (native or fully professional)
• Digital and analytical skills; operational/supply-chain experience optional

What we offer

• Flexible work scheme with hybrid model and up to 30 days per year working remotely abroad
• Well-being standards, health and preventive care programs, and gender-neutral parental leave of at least 8 weeks
• Employee share plan with voluntary investment and company matching, 13th salary and incentives
• Cafeteria benefit system, multisport card, Henkel shop and nursery school, extra paid days off for special events, referral and relocation bonus
• Starting salary of EUR 2,100 to 2,800 gross per month