Category Manager - Warehouse Purchasing

at  Lenzing AG

From wood to pulp to fiber – this is Lenzing.
We weave innovation and respect into sustainability. Our technology inspires the fashion and hygiene industries to make better decisions. We work towards a circular economy and a carbon neutral future, for you and for generations to come.
For the area of Indirect Purchasing located in Lenzing we invite Procurement experts to submit applications for the role as

PURPOSE & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

• You will drive Category Management and global savings projects in various categories like warehousing (Identify, lead and realize savings projects including market analysis and conduct inquiries)
• You will prepare and conduct negotiations for global warehouse demands, including the documentation of commercial agreements
• You will be responsible for Global Category Management for the assigned category groups, having functional responsibility for site Purchasing Specialists
• You will conduct requests for quotations & proposals
• You will work with internal stakeholders to manage claims and qualify new suppliers, assessing their technological competence, manufacturing capacity, reliability, etc

OUR EXPECTATIONS FOR THIS EXCITING ROLE

• You hold an advanced Commercial, Legal or Technical degree; or a Bachelor’s degree with relevant business experience
• You have considerable experience in Warehouse Procurement, and you are proficient in cost breakdown structures, law/contracting, and tools for supplier development programs
• You have good skills in SAP, MS Office, and data analysis
• You are an excellent negotiator, and you have great communication skills in both German and Business English (C1)
• You are a team player, with a proactive, results-oriented approach; a resilient, assertive character; and a responsible, independent mindset