Regional Category Manager, Indirect Spend

Regional Category Manager, Indirect Spend

Apply locations

Polinyà, Spain; Gdansk, Poland

Job details

Type : Full time

Posted : 30+ Days Ago

Requisition ID : JR1373

Come join us!

Hempel has an ambitious goal of crafting a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions and doubling in size by 2025. Join us and support our Double Impact strategy by optimizing our Indirect Spend in Europe.

Make an impact and drive improvements

In this position, you will be responsible for multiple categories within Indirect Spend. Activities include product / service sourcing, supplier selection, pricing / terms negotiation, and supplier performance management.

You will report to the Group Procurement Indirect Spend Director and work closely with all parts of the business, such as supply chain, operations, and external suppliers. Your role will be key in maintaining strong supplier relationships and developing sustainable, value-adding solutions.

A skilled negotiator with global Indirect Spend experience

We are looking for someone with experience in indirect spend, a global approach, and comfort working with diverse cultures. You will continuously optimize regional indirect spend categories for Southern & Eastern Europe.

Personal values are important; we seek a customer-oriented individual who builds trust, collaborates, and achieves results.

Furthermore, we expect :

• Excellent analytical skills
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Strong negotiation skills
• Extensive stakeholder management experience
• Strategic procurement expertise
• Understanding of regional markets and categories
• Timely reporting
• Resilience, determination, and a proactive attitude
• Team-oriented, solution-focused, and quality-driven mindset
• Clear communication skills in English and ideally Spanish

You will work from our offices in Polinyà, Spain, or Gdansk, Poland.

Join a company that invests in you

You will be part of the Group Procurement team with 42 colleagues worldwide. Hempel offers global career opportunities and cross-cultural collaboration.

Application and further information

We will interview candidates as applications are received. For more about Hempel, visit hempel.com. To apply, submit your cover letter and CV in English.

About Us

Hempel is committed to shaping a brighter future with sustainable coatings. We value diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunities for all employees.

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Application due

15 / 10 / 2022

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Job Functions

Purchasing

Industry

Chemicals

Additional Info

Hempel’s coatings protect surfaces, structures, and equipment, extending asset lifetimes and reducing costs. Founded in Copenhagen in 1915, owned by the Hempel Foundation, which supports social and environmental initiatives.

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