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.
Indirect Materials & Services Purchasing Manager
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Indirect Materials & Services Purchasing Manager
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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. Dare to make an impact?
What you'll do
- Manages, executes & implements sourcing projects at local/regional level in changing category teams / countries and based on priorities defined by regional sourcing project manager
- Ensures consistent usage of digital tools and processes for all executed projects.
- Guarantees full documentation, traceability, and compliance for all sourcing events.
- Actively onboards to sourcing projects by utilizing self-learning resources such as the CT Factbook and Basket Playbook to familiarize with unfamiliar category teams / Baskets.
- Executes non-sourcing related projects, tasks, or topics in the regions (e.g., Sustainability, German Supply Chain Act, corporate projects, etc.).
- Ensures full documentation, traceability, and compliance within IMEA for all executed sourcing events.
- Coordinates best practice projects (e-tenders & e-sourcing) by collecting Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Proposal (RFP), consolidating spend across different categories, and evaluating them based on specific criteria.
- Decides on the financial terms and conditions to be applied to awarded suppliers (e.g., payment terms, penalties, price lists, total cost, etc.).
- Arranges internal and external meetings, primarily focusing on savings projects.
- Supports compliance and digitalization processes, including contract management.
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- 4-6 years of experience in related positions, particularly in Marketing, HR, Technical Supply ,Fleet Management and service agreements.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
- Excellent command of MS Office programs.
- SAP Knowledge is a plus
- Excellent negotiation skills and conflict-management capabilities
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 look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.
JOB ID: 24071603
Job Locations: Turkey, Istanbul, Ümraniye
Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment-hr@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.