Purchaser for logistics services

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 50,000 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?

YOUR ROLE

• Execute sourcing events, negotiations and contracts with new or existing suppliers with focus on Sea & Air/Customs brokerage/Express in line with the global strategy of the purchasing category, in a compliant and efficient manner
  
• Challenge and enrich of the Categories' objectives, goals and strategies, including all short, mid and long term financial targets and any risk mitigation strategies
  
• Identify and implement best business partnerships in close cooperation with internal and external stakeholders
  
• Align and cooperate with Supply Chain, contributing towards overall operational excellence
  
• Use eSourcing tools as well as our transport management system to prepare and run sourcing events
  
• Leverage KPI reporting from analytical support teams to drive new commercial opportunities
  
• Contribute to Henkel's success through knowledge of relevant market industry, providing internal guidance and market insights to company/Henkel

YOUR SKILLS

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in purchasing of Logistics, Indirect Materials & Services or Direct Materials for a global company
• Logistics / Supply Chain knowledge are considered an advantage
• Master’s degree, preferably in Business Administration or Supply Chain
• Excellent communication skills with negotiating, influencing and convincing abilities
• An open mindset that can react creatively on changes in the markets and our company
• Project management knowledge and team player attitude
• Analytical thinking and conceptual skills
• Working proficiency in English is mandatory, other languages are an advantage

BENEFITS WE OFFER

• 13th salary 
• Performance-based bonus up to 110%
• Financial bonus for referring a suitable candidate from 500 to 1000 EUR gross
• Meal contribution also during days off
• Cafeteria benefit system
• Henkel Shop
• Henkel Kindergarten
• Life Insurance
• Health care package
• Relocation bonus
• 5 Sick days per year
• Home Office possibility
• Extra paid days off for special life events

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to gender, origin, culture, mindset, generation, disability, religion and sexual orientation.

Minimum salary: 2000 EUR gross (Of course, an overpayment is possible depending on the respective training, qualification and professional experience. The gross salary is based on these aforementioned criteria and is finally determined after the personal interview.)