Procurement Category Team Leader Packaging

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.

What you'll do

• Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies for packaging materials, aligning with global business unit (BU) objectives.
• Collaborate closely with global BU Key Account Managers (KAMs), Regional Category Team Leaders (CTLs), and Category Team Managers (CTMs) to optimize spend and drive value.

• Operational Excellence:

• Define and execute efficient sourcing processes, ensuring full documentation and traceability.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate supply and price risks.
• Collaborate with BU stakeholders to identify and implement cost-saving initiatives across the entire value chain.
• Support demand management activities within BUs to optimize material usage and reduce waste.

• Supplier Relationship Management:

• Build strong relationships with strategic suppliers, ensuring compliance with company standards and ethical guidelines.
• Develop and manage a sustainable supplier portfolio, focusing on long-term partnerships and continuous improvement.
• Stay informed about sustainability trends and their impact on the packaging industry.

• Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead indirectly a high-performing team of 8 procurement professionals located globally. This team does not report directly into this role.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective knowledge sharing and best practice adoption within the category team and across the organization.

• Digital Transformation:

• Drive the adoption of digital tools and technologies to streamline procurement processes and enhance efficiency.
• Leverage e-sourcing and e-procurement solutions to optimize sourcing activities.

What makes you a good fit

• Strategic thinker with proven ability to develop and execute procurement strategies that drive value and align with global objectives
• Experienced leader in global procurement, empowering teams to deliver impactful results and cross-functional collaboration
• 8+ years in strategic sourcing for direct materials in international settings
• Sustainability champion dedicated to building a responsible supplier portfolio and advancing sustainable practices across the supply chain
• Skilled communicator and negotiator with strong influence across all stakeholder levels
• Agile and adaptable, with a creative approach to evolving market dynamics
• Proficient in project management, ensuring smooth execution of complex initiatives
• Analytical and data-driven, making decisions that align with business goals
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus

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 welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.