From wood to pulp to fiber – this is Lenzing.
We weave innovation and respect into sustainability_._Our technology inspires the fashion and hygiene industries to make better decisions. We work towards a circular economy and a Carbon neutral future for you and generations to come.

For the area of Direct Purchasing located in Lenzing we invite Procurement experts to submit applications for the role a

Global Category Manager Direct Procurement

Referenz-No.: 3725

Unternehmensbereich

Einkauf, Logistik & Supply Chain Management

Position

Mitarbeiter

Arbeitsort

Österreich, Lenzing

Purpose & key responsibilities of the role

• You will be responsible for purchasing defined categories to secure the production units according to the internal, commercial, technical and legal requirements (negotiation, contract management, disposition and claim management)

• You will lead Global Category Management: develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with cost- and risk control for selected global categories aligned with purchasing-related rules

• You will conduct negotiations using Lenzing Supplier-Relation-Management (SRM)-system

• You will identify and implement savings potentials in the defined category groups as well as a correct description and tracking in the Lenzing PIM (Purchase Initiative Management)-system

• You will plan the annual budgets for the defined categories and secure to keep the budget.

• You will conduct global market research to detect market opportunities and derive decision base

Our expectations for this exciting role

• You hold an advanced Chemical, Commercial or Industrial Engineering degree or a Bachelor's degree with relevant business experience

• You have advanced purchasing experience within Chemicals, excellent negotiation and analytical skills, intercultural awareness and a result-oriented, proactive approach

• You bring effective skills in SAP and MS Office, cost breakdown structures, international law/contracting and tools for supplier development programs

• You are a team player as well as a responsible, independent, resilient and assertive character

• You have excellent communication skills in English

Our benefits

• Flexible working time arrangements within the frame of a flexitime model with homeoffice days and part-time options

• In-house and funded restaurant with garden, serving freshly prepared, organic-certified warm meals focussing on regional products

• Various health and sports opportunities such as financial contribution towards gym costs, health check-ups, physical therapy and more

• Various professional and personal training and further education opportunities in in-house education center (Bildungszentrum). Shared designing of your personal career path domestic and abroad

• A diverse and respectful corporate culture where safety and sustainability matter

The monthly gross salary for this position is according to collective agreement in the chemical industry based on 38 working hours/week at least EUR 4,300.- with a willingness to overpay – depending on qualifications and experience. Additionally you will also take part in the Lenzing bonus system. We offer flexible working time and remote working options.

Are you interested in this position? I am looking forward to your online application.
Your contact person: Alana Wilson
Phone number: +43 676 4860035