Jobs at Essity in Germany

Essity is a leading global hygiene and healthcare company. We are committed to improving the quality of life through high-quality hygiene and healthcare solutions. We sell our products and solutions in around 150 countries under many strong brands, including the global market leaders TENA and Tork, as well as well-known brands such as Jobst, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, Vinda, and Zewa.

1. You will be responsible for buying services across our main office locations for one of our main categories (Professional Services, FM, RnD).
2. Oversee the supplier base within your category and lead negotiations across locations, using appropriate e-sourcing tools and techniques (RFQ, Ariba).
3. Execute procurement tasks according to the global strategy while ensuring high-quality projects and services.
4. Maintain close cooperation and alignment with operational, global procurement, and stakeholders to ensure consistent and efficient implementation of tasks.
5. Support business partnering to drive continuous improvement through cost-saving projects, organizing trials, implementing supplier changes, and tracking savings.
6. Ensure compliance with Essity procedures, purchasing policies, and financial instructions.

1. A university / BA / BS college degree within a relevant field (Business, Economics) and at least 2 years of experience in procurement with demonstrated strategic sourcing competence.
2. Experience with indirect services (HR, FM, Professional Services).
3. Proven ability to support multi-functional projects in an international work environment.
4. The ability to work in a fast-paced, change-rich, complex matrix organization with evolving priorities.
5. Good knowledge of contract law.
6. Independence, self-starter attitude, ownership of tasks, motivated by high service levels and results.
7. Fluent in English (written and oral); second language preferred.

The benefits listed refer to the primary location. These may vary if you start at another location or in a non-tariff position.

• Competitive salary, yearly bonuses, holiday allowance, pension schemes, anniversary bonus, childcare allowances, corporate benefits, and other employee benefits.
• Work-life balance: hybrid work, flexible hours, 38h week, 30 days vacation, lifetime work account.
• Learning & development: onboarding, digital training, coaching, mentoring, conferences, and fairs.
• Mobility: public transport allowance, bike parking, free car parking, e-charging stations.

At Essity, our beliefs & behaviors—Care, Collaboration, Courage, and Commitment—are the foundation of our inclusive culture. Our purpose is Breaking Barriers to Well-being. We oppose discrimination and welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially those facing structural, institutional, or intersectional discrimination.

The Talent Acquisition Team is happy to answer any questions related to this role.

Join us in improving lives every day. Working at Essity is more than a career; it’s a chance to make the world healthier, more hygienic, and safer through impactful innovations and sustainable solutions, reaching more people each year with essential well-being products.