Chemicals Category Lead — Global Procurement

AGRANA Group; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

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Job summary

AGRANA Group in Austria is seeking a Group Category Manager Chemicals (m/f/d) to lead strategic and tactical procurement for the Chemicals category across the AGRANA Group. The role is based in Vienna or Tulln on a full-time basis, with international collaboration and travel involved.

The position requires a university degree and at least 5 years in chemicals procurement, strong SAP/MS Office skills, and German (C1) with English (B2).

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field or equivalent qualification.
• At least 5 years of experience in strategic and tactical procurement within the chemicals industry.
• Proficient in MS Office and SAP; SRM experience is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills with a results-oriented approach.
• Willingness to travel ~20% of time.
• Native/C1 German and at least B2 English.

Responsibilities

• Strategic responsibility for the Chemicals category across AGRANA Group.
• Develop and enhance the category strategy with market analyses, KPIs, and optimization.
• Implement strategic initiatives with internal functions.
• Manage supplier lifecycle: identification, qualification, evaluation, development and contracts.
• Execute procurement activities: demand planning, tenders, price and contract negotiations, documentation.
• Manage framework agreements and master data for effective operations.
• Support group-wide projects and procurement initiatives.
• Prepare performance reports and provide management analyses and recommendations.
• Coordinate cross-divisional procurement activities related to chemicals.

Skills

MS Office

SAP

SRM systems

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

SRM systems

Job description

AGRANA Group in Austria is seeking a Group Category Manager Chemicals (m/f/d) to lead strategic and tactical procurement for the Chemicals category across the AGRANA Group. The role is based in Vienna or Tulln on a full-time basis, with international collaboration and travel involved.

The position requires a university degree and at least 5 years in chemicals procurement, strong SAP/MS Office skills, and German (C1) with English (B2).