To be successful we would like to expand our team and therefore are looking for a Global Head of Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCM)(f/m/d).
Your role will significantly contribute to the company’s decarbonization goalsby developing strategic scenarios for SCM, aligning them with key stakeholders and building robust business cases to support financial investment decisions.
You will report to the position Global Vice President Global Decarbonization and will lead a team of highly experienced managers and experts. Your place of work will be Heidelberg, Germany.
YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE
1. Lead a highly professionalGlobal SCM Team to deliver high-impact results.
2. Define SCMtarget ambition proposals for country roadmaps aligned with overarching Board directives in close collaboration with group functions and regions/countries.
3. Initiate and coordinate key (cross-border) projects with countries and in close alignment with involved group functions to secure and increase SCM volumes.
4. Enable levers from organic growth to M&A (establishing partnerships, Joint Ventures).
5. Review and optimize existing supply relationships in close alignment with group functions(technical & procurement).
6. Establish supply risk management portfolios globally.
7. Get involved along the entire outside and inside value chain: demand specification, market intelligence, availability/supply options, partnership/JV, negotiations, execution.
8. Follow up, track and push initiatives of the CO2 Roadmap and beyond.
9. Develop and ensure continuous reporting on progress for top-level management.
YOUR PROFILE
10. Preferably university degree in business administration, or engineering.
11. Minimum 8 years management experience in leading operational and international/strategic roles.
12. Strong leadership skills and management experience.
13. Very good understanding (both technical and commercial) of SCM.
14. Proven track record in M&A and international negotiation skills.
15. Very good communication skills.
16. Fluent in English and German – verbal and written.
17. Intercultural understanding and strong experience in working with international teams.
18. Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 40-60%).
OUR OFFER
We are convinced that only those who successfully realize their personal goals can also fully contribute professionally. That's why we offer you attractive benefits, such as:
19. Flexible working time models with up to 50% remote workingwithin Germany
20. 30 vacation days plus additional special vacation days
21. Attractive compensation with profit share/bonus, Christmas, and vacationpayment
22. Multiple learning& development options: support of job-related further training, various technical and leadership development programs
23. JobTicket, JobBike and further special conditions and discounts for e.g., gyms
24. Company fitness room, various sports classes, health, and prevention campaigns
25. Individual onboarding with buddy program as well as various networking initiatives (Network of Women, International Network etc.)
26. Modern headquarters next to the river Neckar with ergonomic workplaces and height-adjustable desks
27. Canteen with discounted and healthy meals
28. Bicycle and underground parking with charging stations– for e-bike and car
...and much more.