Procurement Excellence Manager Digitalization & AI (m/f/d)

ALTANA AG; Wesel; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime with Core Hours

Talent Evaluation Process

Job summary

ALTANA AG is seeking a leader to develop and execute the global procurement digitalization strategy, leveraging AI, data and digital platforms to enhance performance and governance across the organization.

The role includes harmonizing processes, acting as Product Owner for core solutions, and driving adoption of SAP Ariba Guided Buying and Sourcing while exploring next‑gen SAP Ariba capabilities and GenAI in spend analytics and decision‑making.

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• Several years of professional experience in Procurement, Digital Procurement, or related function.
• Experience with SAP Ariba Guided Buying, SAP Ariba Sourcing or similar.
• Experience with digital procurement platforms and AI-enabled solutions.
• Fluent German and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute ALTANA's procurement digitalization strategy using digital technologies, data and AI to improve performance.
• Develop the global procurement organization by harmonizing processes, methods, tools and digital platforms; act as Product Owner for key solutions.
• Lead the implementation and adoption of SAP Ariba Guided Buying and SAP Ariba Sourcing, ensuring standardization and value realization.
• Explore AI-enabled procurement capabilities and intelligent user experiences.
• Scale AI use cases in spend analytics, market intelligence and procurement decision-making.
• Build KPI frameworks, dashboards and analytics to improve transparency and decision-making.
• Drive adoption of Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI and advanced analytics in procurement.
• Drive organizational change and capability building for sustainable impact.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Digital procurement

Product owner

SAP Ariba

Ariba Sourcing

Guided Buying

AI-enabled procurement

KPIs & analytics

Change management

Stakeholder management

German & English

Power BI

Copilot / GenAI

Education

University degree in CS / Data Science / Engineering

Experience in Procurement / Digital Procurement

Tools

SAP Ariba Guided Buying

SAP Ariba Sourcing

Microsoft Copilot

Power BI

Job description

• Develop and execute ALTANA's procurement digitalization strategy using digital technologies, data and AI to improve performance, value creation and drive the long-term evolution of the global procurement organization
• Develop the global procurement organization by harmonizing procurement processes, methods, tools and digital platforms; act as Product Owner for key solutions
• Lead the implementation and adoption of SAP Ariba Guided Buying and SAP Ariba Sourcing, ensuring process standardization, user satisfaction, and business value realization
• Explore and evaluate the adoption of next-generation SAP Ariba capabilities, including AI-enabled procurement functionalities and intelligent user experiences
• Scale AI use cases in spend analytics, market intelligence and procurement decision-making. Increase productivity via automation, workflow optimization and GenAI
• Build KPI frameworks, dashboards and analytics to improve transparency and decision-making
• Drive adoption of Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI and advanced analytics in procurement
• Drive organizational change, user adoption and capability building to ensure the successful implementation and sustainable business impact of digital and AI-driven procurement initiatives
• Change Management for cross-functional transformation programs with IT, Data & Analytics and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment between business objectives, processes and technology solutions
• Ensure compliance, governance, data security and responsible AI practices

Your profile

• University degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Informatics, Engineering, Economics, SCM or related field
• Several years of professional experience in Procurement, Procurement Excellence, Strategic Sourcing, Digital Procurement, Procurement Consulting or a related procurement function is required
• Experience in the chemical industry is beneficial
• Experience with procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba Guided Buying, SAP Ariba Sourcing or comparable digital procurement solutions is beneficial
• Experience with digital procurement platforms, advanced analytics tools and AI-enabled solutions (e.g. SAP Ariba, Microsoft Copilot, Power BI or comparable technologies) is beneficial
• Ability to translate business challenges into digital and AI-enabled solutions and successfully drive their adoption within the organization
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project and stakeholder management skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset and innovation focus
• Experience in Change Management combined with excellent communication and presentation skills
• Fluent German and English

Benefits - It’s worth working at ALTANA

• Flexitime with Core Hours
• Talent Evaluation Process

ALTANA is a group of companies with four business divisions BYK, ECKART, ELANTAS, and ACTEGA each of which holds a leading position in its respective market. Our solutions enable, for example, the recycling of packaging, make battery production more efficient, and help ensure that the world’s largest wind turbines can generate green electricity for decades. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide, the ALTANA Group generated sales of over 3 billion euros in 2025. Of this, approximately 7 percent is invested in research and development each year. This makes ALTANA one of the most innovative, fastest-growing, and most profitable chemical companies worldwide.

Help shape the future—from day one

At ALTANA, we are innovative because we believe in better and because we combine progress with long-term stability. We are successful because people make the difference here. At ALTANA, we give you the space to grow, freedom to shape, and the empowerment to act. Based on our financial strength and shared values, we foster a culture where openness drives development and different perspectives spark innovation. Because real progress means keeping what’s good and improving what can be better. Specialty chemicals are our strength. And we make sure the chemistry between us is right, too. Find out for yourself!

ALTANA AG and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, cultural background, or any other characteristic protected by law.