- Professional
- Ufficio in Munich
Do you want to make a difference in a dynamic organization where you get to build relationships with people from all over the world? This is an opportunity to work in the procurement function of a company with a mission to improve people’s health and wellbeing.
Essity – a leading global hygiene and health company and the home of brands like Tork, Libero, TENA, Libresse, Sorbact and JOBST, is offering an exciting and challenging opportunity for you who want to contribute with your expertise, energy, and creativity.
The Organization, Global Supply Chain, is a global unit created to deliver business value to Essity and our customers by driving group-wide operational efficiencies through end-to-end services and solutions. Global Supply Chain includes Global Procurement, Supply Chain Planning, Manufacturing, Technology and RESH.
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About the Role
In this role you will be responsible for owning the digital roadmap for Procurement including Sustainable Sourcing.
Located in our Munich, Lisbon, or Gothenburg office, the Procurement Excellence Manager will report to the Senior Procurement Excellence Manager in Gothenburg. This is a permanent position.
Traveling will be required in this role to visit industry fairs and meet suppliers, approximately once per month.
What You Will Do
screen and assess procurement future markets.
investigate AI capabilities.
Investigate decarbonization and the needed tools to capture supplier data.
work close with IT and developing future mode of operation for procurement.
collecting input from stakeholders.
lead investigations and Proof of concept for new applications.
Who You Are
To succeed in this role, you need to be able to build and maintain strong business relationships with multiple stakeholders, both internally and externally, demonstrating excellent networking and stakeholder management skills. You are a strong communicator who is not afraid to challenge, and you thrive in a dynamic, international environment, where changes are frequent. Additionally, you are well-structured and can work independently as well as part of a team. You are a self-leading person who takes responsibility for your tasks and get motivated by starting projects and taking initiatives. You work conceptually and have a holistic view of procurement, ensuring that all aspects are considered in your strategic approach. You embody and act on our core values – courage, care, collaboration, and commitment.
You have:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education.
Minimum of 5 years of experience from similar tasks, such as leading investigations and proof of concepts for new applications.
Strong understanding of procurement processes with a significant IT focus.
Experience working at a high-level, conceptualizing strategies.
Excellent project management skills.
Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
Application Information
If you are up for the challenge and think this sounds like you, apply online today! Please send your application in English. Kindly note that due to GDPR we will not accept applications via mail. As we will have ongoing selections, you might be contacted before the application deadline. Please use the link to apply via our career site. We may conduct background checks in the final stages of the recruitment process to verify your qualifications and fit for the role.
What We Can Offer You
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us
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