Associate Sourcing Manager (all genders)

A career at our company is an ongoing journey of discovery: our 58,000 people are shaping how the world lives, works and plays through next generation advancements in Healthcare, Life Science and Electronics. For more than 350 years and across the world we have passionately pursued our curiosity to find novel and vibrant ways of enhancing the lives of others.

Your Role: As an Associate Sourcing Manager Inorganic Basics (all genders) you will be part of our company’s global Group Procurement organization. Dedicated to the procurement unit Chemicals (a business of Life Science) you will manage the 3rd party direct spend and supply security of selected Inorganic Chemical categories. You will work in close collaboration with internal stakeholders such as Supply Chain, Marketing, Quality and Regulatory to develop and implement sourcing strategies for raw materials and finished goods with a primary focus supporting EMEA, especially Darmstadt, Germany. Additionally, you will drive supplier management activities such as negotiations and contracting, supplier qualifications, conduct supplier business reviews and evaluations, support sustainability and innovation activities.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences (Chemistry, Biology etc.), Business Administration or equivalent
• 1+ years’ experience with supplier interaction in strategic sourcing, supply chain, or new product development
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, time-sensitive environment
• Strong relationship building skills and experience working in cross functional teams
• Business fluent German & English skills written and spoken
  

What we offer:With us, there are always opportunities to break new ground. We empower you to fulfil your ambitions, and our diverse businesses offer various career moves to seek new horizons. We trust you with responsibility early on and support you to draw your own career map that is responsive to your aspirations and priorities in life. Join us and bring your curiosity to life!

Curious? Apply and find more information at https://jobs.vibrantm.com

Job Requisition ID: 227672

Location: Weiterstadt

Career Level: C - Professional (1-3 years)

Working time model: full-time

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US Disclosure
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North America Disclosure
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