Group Category/Procurement Manager - chemicals (m/f/d)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Working from home

Staff canteen

Health care offers

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

To strengthen our Corporate Purchasing, Logistics & Supply Chain team at our locations in Vienna or Tulln, we are looking for a Group Category Manager Chemicals (m/f/d) to join us at the earliest possible date on a full-time basis.

In this role, you will be responsible for the strategic and tactical procurement management as well as the development of the Chemicals category across the AGRANA Group.

Your Responsibilities

• Assume strategic responsibility for the Chemicals category across the AGRANA Group
• Develop and continuously enhance the category strategy, including market analyses, KPIs, identification of optimization potential, and alignment with relevant stakeholders
• Implement strategic initiatives in close collaboration with internal business functions
• Manage the entire supplier lifecycle, including supplier identification, qualification, evaluation, development, and contract management
• Execute tactical procurement activities, including demand planning, tendering processes, price negotiations, contract negotiations, and documentation
• Manage framework agreements and master data, ensuring and monitoring effective operational implementation
• Support group-wide projects and procurement initiatives
• Prepare regular performance reports and provide management with decision-making analyses and recommendations
• Coordinate cross-divisional procurement activities related to chemicals

Your Profile

• University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent qualification
• At least 5 years of experience in strategic and tactical procurement within the chemicals industry is a must
• Proficient in MS Office and SAP; experience with SRM systems is an advantage
• Strong analytical skills combined with a results-oriented approach
• Experience in project management and a high level of initiative
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% of working time
• Native/C1 German and at least B2 English are required

Our offer:

• The role is based within the Agrana Group AB/Holding in Vienna
• Excellent occupational and personal development perspectives within an international group with headquarters in Austria
• Various internal company benefits e.g. working from home, staff canteen, various sport and leisure-time activities, health care offers etc.
• Our attractive remuneration is based on current market salaries. You can expect an annual gross salary starting at EUR 65,000,- (on a full-time basis) all in, whereby we are open to overpayment in the case of corresponding qualifications and experience.