Global Procurement Manager – Colors and Additives (all gender)

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

Shape the next generation of plastic packaging solutions with us. We are a family-owned business focusing on the sustainable development and production of innovative packaging systems for a wide range of industries. Join us in paving the way towards an efficient circular economy in the packaging industry. Sustainability and in particular the environmentally conscious use of resources drive all business activities for our clients. Founded in 1955 in Austria, 24,350 colleagues now work together in 200 production facilities in 46 countries.

Global Procurement Manager – Colors and Additives (all gender)

Hard / Austria

Full time

Procurement

What you will enjoy doing

• Managing and developing supplier relationships on a global level
• Leading price and contract negotiations, primarily for the European market
• Contributing to the implementation of global procurement strategies
• Ensuring supply security and proactively managing procurement risks
• Monitoring market developments and identifying sourcing opportunities
• Driving cost optimization initiatives and supporting procurement process improvements
• Collaborating closely with procurement teams worldwide as well as with logistics, technical and commercial sales
• Preparing and conducting supplier meetings and negotiations independently
• Supporting global price alignment and transparency across regions

What makes you great

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

What you can expect working with us

• International projects and collaboration across regions
• A challenging role with high visibility and responsibility
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• Flexible working models and attractive employee benefits
• A secure position in a successful family-owned company operating globally

Legally mandatory note: In line with the minimum salary stipulated in the collective agreement, the actual salary for this position is based on professional qualifications and experience.

ALPLA Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH & Co KG Allmendstraße 81 6971 Hard / Austria

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