Global Procurement Manager – Colors and Additives (all gender)

ALPLA Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH & CO KG; Marktgemeinde Hard; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ALPLA Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH & CO KG is seeking a skilled procurement/supply chain professional to join our team in Austria. The role focuses on sourcing, supplier management, and coordinating cross-border activities within our international network.

You bring several years in procurement, excellent English, and an entrepreneurial, hands-on mindset to deliver practical, value-driven results while upholding integrity and professionalism in diverse teams and cultures.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in business, economics, or natural/life sciences.
• Several years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Excellent English skills and strong negotiation and communication abilities.
• Analytical thinker with a solution-oriented approach and integrity.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

English language proficiency

Entrepreneurial mindset

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Intercultural collaboration

Integrity and professionalism

Education

Degree in business administration / economics / natural sciences or similar

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.

• 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