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

Hager Group; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding program

HiUniversity

Internal mobility

Job summary

Hager Group is actively seeking a Category Sourcing Management Specialist (Plastic) to lead plastics sourcing strategy, supplier relationships, and contract negotiations within a permanent role based in Blieskastel (Germany) or Obernai (France). You will drive sustainable procurement and collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure reliable material supplies.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, market analysis, and strong stakeholder management to optimize costs and supply security in a

Qualifications

• University degree in business management or supply chain management is required.
• Strong negotiation and contract management experience is essential.
• Fluent in English with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a plastics sourcing strategy that supports the supply chain.
• Manage policies and processes for purchasing raw materials for manufacturing, research, or other activities.
• Monitor and analyze raw materials markets, global conditions, and events to inform purchasing decisions.
• Identify, evaluate, and monitor suppliers to ensure reliable supply and quality.
• Oversee tenders and contract negotiations to secure best prices for raw material needs.
• Provide strategic support to internal stakeholders to meet inventory targets and manufacturing needs.
• Ensure compliance with regulations governing purchase and delivery of goods.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relationship

Data analysis

Problem solving

Strategic planning

English fluency

Education

University degree in business management or supply chain management

Job description

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!

As a 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 programdesigned to make your first dayssmooth
• Opportunities to learn and grow through Hager Group's awarded HiUniversity.
• 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

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