Global Procurement Manager – Colors and Additives (all gender)

ALPLA Group; Marktgemeinde Hard; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working models

Employee benefits

Security of a family-owned company

Job summary

ALPLA Group in Austria seeks a seasoned procurement professional to manage and develop supplier relationships on a global level. You will lead price and contract negotiations, primarily for the European market, and contribute to the implementation of global procurement strategies.

You will ensure supply security, monitor market developments, and drive cost optimization initiatives. You will collaborate with procurement teams worldwide as well as with logistics, technical and commercial sales to

Qualifications

• 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.

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 closely with procurement teams worldwide as well as with logistics, technical and commercial sales.
• Prepare and conduct supplier meetings and negotiations independently.
• Support global price alignment and transparency across regions.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

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