Supply Chain Manager (Raw Materials & Sourcing)

Carbomax; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation package

International exposure to markets

Agile and growth-focused culture

Zusammenfassung

Carbomax, located in Frankfurt, is seeking a Material Manager to ensure cost-efficient sourcing of raw materials. The ideal candidate will have 7-12 years of related experience and strong skills in negotiation, supplier management, and procurement processes. This role involves developing sourcing strategies, monitoring market trends, and collaborating with supply chain teams to enhance operational efficiency. A competitive compensation package and international exposure await the successful candidate.

Qualifikationen

• 7–12 years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles.
• Strong experience in raw material procurement within related industries.
• Proven experience in global supplier management and international sourcing.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials.
• Identify and onboard global suppliers and manage procurement processes.
• Monitor raw material markets and collaborate with supply chain teams.

Kenntnisse

Raw material procurement

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Contract management

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business

Jobbeschreibung

Carbomax is a leading company at the forefront of sustainability and environmental solutions, specializing in the activated carbon market. We provide high quality activated carbon products and services to global corporate clients, delivering solutions across a wide range of industries, including water treatment and purification, air filtration and purification, and food & beverage processes.

Our solutions play a vital role in ensuring safe drinking water, managing wastewater, maintaining industrial and commercial air quality, and enhancing the quality of food and beverages through processes such as sugar refining, oil purification, beverage clarification, and alcohol production. By effectively removing contaminants, odors, and impurities, we help clients achieve operational excellence while supporting environmental sustainability.

At Carbomax, our mission is to drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and contribute to global sustainability efforts. With cutting edge solutions, technical expertise, and an international perspective, we are committed to setting new industry standards and creating long term value for our clients worldwide.

We are looking for a strategic and execution-driven Material Manager who will ensure the reliable and cost-efficient sourcing of critical raw materials, strengthen our global supplier network, and build a resilient procurement structure aligned with our production, supply chain, and commercial growth objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related fields
• 7–12 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles (industrial or manufacturing sectors preferred)
• Strong experience in raw material procurement, ideally within activated carbon, charcoal, agriculture-based materials, or chemical industries
• Proven experience in global supplier management and international sourcing
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Solid understanding of supply chain dynamics, logistics, and production planning interfaces
• Strong analytical and market intelligence skills
• Experience working in fast-growing or international organizations is a plus
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Willingness to travel internationally for supplier management and audits

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials, including activated carbon precursors, charcoal, and related agricultural-based inputs
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard global suppliers while maintaining a resilient and diversified supplier network
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes including negotiation, contracting, pricing, and supplier performance management
• Ensure continuity of supply by proactively managing risks, including geopolitical, logistical, quality, and regulatory risks
• Monitor global raw material markets, pricing trends, and availability to support strategic procurement decisions
• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Production Planning, and Operations teams to ensure alignment between material supply and production needs
• Work with Sales and Commercial teams to support product availability for customer commitments and new business opportunities
• Lead supplier audits, compliance checks, and quality assurance processes in alignment with industry standards and sustainability requirements
• Optimize procurement costs while maintaining quality, reliability, and long-term supplier relationships
• Support inventory planning and raw material stock management to ensure operational efficiency
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives by promoting responsible sourcing and ESG-compliant supplier practices

What We Offer

• Strategic role with direct impact on global supply chain and production continuity
• Opportunity to build and strengthen a resilient global raw material sourcing network
• International exposure to suppliers, markets, and industrial raw material ecosystems
• Competitive compensation package
• Entrepreneurial, agile, and growth-focused culture