Category Sourcing Management Specialist (m/f/d) Plastic

Hager Deutschland; Paris; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Personal onboarding experience

Hi University access

Internal mobility opportunities

Résumé du poste

Hager Group is hiring a Category Sourcing Management Specialist (Plastic) based in Blieskastel (Germany) or Obernai (France) for a permanent contract. You will develop sourcing strategies for plastics, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate contracts to secure reliable supply and quality.

You will oversee market analysis, risk management, and alignment with manufacturing needs while ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• University degree in business management, supply chain management, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in a category management position, with plastics raw materials expertise.
• Fluent in English.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills; ability to analyze information, solve problems and decide.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement a sourcing strategy for plastics to support the supply chain.
• Manage policies and processes for purchasing raw materials for manufacturing and research.
• Monitor raw materials market and global conditions to inform purchasing decisions.
• Identify and manage supplier risk; build relationships for reliable supply and quality.
• Oversee tenders and contract negotiations to secure best prices for raw materials.
• Strategically support internal stakeholders to meet inventory and manufacturing needs.
• Ensure compliance with regulations governing purchase and delivery of goods.

Connaissances

Negotiation & contract mgmt

Information analysis

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Strategic relationship building

Formation

University degree in business / supply chain

Description du poste

Why join the Sourcing department?

Innovation starts with us! At the heart of every project, our sourcing teams develops innovative strategies for acquiring materials and services, ensuring quality partnerships and effective cost management. We are committed to providing sustainable solutions, meeting environmental standards and achieving industry-leading performance. By joining our sourcing team, you will play a key role in selecting the best suppliers and optimizing our supply chain. You will work with a passionate team, dedicated to finding innovative and sustainable solutions to the challenges of an ever-changing sector. In the Sourcing department, we are shaping tomorrow’s electrical world. You can too, Join us!

Category Sourcing Management Specialist (m/f/d) Plastic you will be based in Blieskastel (Germany) or Obernai (France) for a permanent contract.

What you will do?

• Develop and implement a sourcing strategy for plastics that supports the company's supply chain.
• Manage policies and processes for purchasing the raw materials needed for manufacturing products, research, or other business activities.
• Monitor and analyze the raw materials market, global economic conditions, and events to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Focus on risk: Identify, evaluate, and monitor suppliers and develop relationships to ensure reliable supply and guarantee the quality and availability of necessary raw materials.
• Oversee tenders and contract negotiations to secure the best prices to meet raw material needs.
• Strategic support of our main internal stakeholders to ensure our inventory levels targets and manufacturing needs.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and standards governing the purchase and delivery of goods.

What about you?

• You have a University degree in business management, supply chain management, or equivalent and 10+ years of experience in a category management position, with an expertise in the field of plastic raw materials.
• You must be fluent in English.
• You demonstrate strong negotiation and contract management skills, ability to collect and analyze information, solve problems, and make decisions based on this analysis.
• You are recognized for your interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain strong and lasting relationships with strategic suppliers.
• You are able to analyze and evaluate complex situations, anticipate potential challenges, and develop long-term plans to achieve objectives.
• You demonstrate a change-driven leadership with a growth mindset, resilience management to react and be proactive in preventing crises.

What we offer?

• Personalized onboarding experience program designed to make your first days smooth
• Opportunities to learn and grow through Hager Group's awarded Hi University.
• Internal career opportunities, over 25% of our recruitments are through internal mobility

What are the recruitment stages?

• Once your CV has been selected, you will be contacted by a recruiter for an initial phone exchange.
• You will be invited for a first interview with the hiring manager & the recruiter
• A second Interview will be then organized with the N+2 & the HR manager