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Head of Technical Goods & Services (w/m/d)

Requisition ID:  6947
Location: 

Köln, NW, DE, 50679

Business Unit / Group Function:  Global Procurement and Logistics
Work Arrangement:  Onsite
Level of Experience:  Upper management

Contract Type: Regular  

 

If the chemistry is right, we can make a difference at LANXESS: speed up sports, make beverages last longer, add more color to leisure time and much more.
As a leading specialty chemicals group, we develop and produce chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and high-tech plastics. With more than 13,000 employees.

 

Be part of it!

 

Job Highlights

 

  • Be responsible for the development and implementation of the global purchasing strategy for technical goods and services for the global production sites of LANXESS including investment projects
  • Drive automation and catalog management for technical goods ensuring state of the art standards
  • Lead a team of ~35 strategic buyers and project procurement managers
  • Ensure compliance of sourcing strategies and make sure established targets are met with regards to supplier evaluations, sustainability initiatives, cost reduction reporting
  • Identify opportunities for cost optimization, quality and delivery improvements, e.g. New Sourcing Markets, Supplier Set-Up, E-Auctions
  • Support and advice GPL regions in the local procurement activities for Technical Goods & Services and provide guidance for capex projects in the regions
  • Lead the effective implementation of all TGS purchasing concepts, manage the interface between BUs and GPL Categories with regards to contract management, realization of financial Savings and Risk management to enhance corporate buying power
  • Involve if necessary in tender processes and contract negotiations and act as point of escalation

 

The Head of Technical Goods & Services (Vice President) reports to the CPO of the LANXESS group who is a direct report of the Board of Management

Requirements

 

  • Technical/science university degree or equivalent with profound technical knowledge about production processes, relevant technical equipment and safety standards for LANXESS sites
  • Entrepreneurial and flexible mindset with excellent analytical skills and problem solving skills
  • Experienced Project Manager with proven organizational skills to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
  • Proven ability to develop and deliver persuasive argumentation in pricing and contract negotiations
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with individuals at all levels of LANXESS and supplier organizations
  • Excellent people management skills in an international environment
  • Fluent in German and English

 

What we offer you

 

  • Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
  • Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
  • Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
  • Diversity: For us, talent matters, we welcome everyone who commits to our values. We strongly believe that including diverse perspectives makes us more innovative and enhances our competitiveness. Therefore, we embrace the uniqueness of every single individual and are truly committed to supporting our people in developing their individual potential.

 

Please address your application to the Recruiting Team.

 


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