Global Colors & Additives Procurement Lead

Alpla Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH & Co KG; Bregenz; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ALPLA Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH & Co KG in Austria is seeking a Global Procurement Manager – Colors and Additives to lead supplier relationships on a global scale and negotiate contracts across Europe. The role focuses on implementing global procurement strategies, ensuring supply security, and driving cost optimization.

You will collaborate with procurement teams worldwide, logistics, technical and commercial sales, and participate in shaping a responsible, sustainable packaging supply chain.

Qualifications

• Degree in business administration, economics, natural/life sciences, or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent English skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with hands-on attitude.
• Analytical thinking with a solution-oriented approach.
• Enjoy working with international teams and cultures.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop supplier relationships on a global level.
• Lead price and contract negotiations, primarily for the European market.
• Contribute to the implementation of global procurement strategies.
• Ensure supply security and proactively manage procurement risks.
• Monitor market developments and identify sourcing opportunities.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives and support procurement process improvements.
• Collaborate with procurement teams worldwide as well as with logistics, technical and commercial sales.
• Prepare and conduct supplier meetings and negotiations independently.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Entrepreneurial mindset

Analytical thinking

International teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

ALPLA Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH & Co KG in Austria is seeking a Global Procurement Manager – Colors and Additives to lead supplier relationships on a global scale and negotiate contracts across Europe. The role focuses on implementing global procurement strategies, ensuring supply security, and driving cost optimization.

You will collaborate with procurement teams worldwide, logistics, technical and commercial sales, and participate in shaping a responsible, sustainable packaging supply chain.