About Brenntag
Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety..
Headquartered in Essen, Germany and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution.
As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company's mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future.
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Our team in Essen currently has an opening for a Global Category Manager (m/f/d) Professional Services & Travel - Indirect Procurement
This position can be filled in various countries in the EMEA region.
YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Global Category Manager Professional Services & Travel is responsible for the development and maintenance of strategic initiatives in all related subcategories: consulting & business services, finance & tax services, legal & compliance services, insurance, HR services, marketing, communications & investor relations related services, dues & subscriptions, meetings & events and travel expenses.
Specific responsibilities include:
* Development of category strategies
* Supplier negotiations
* Identification, implementation, and documentation of cost saving initiatives
* Strategic sourcing and application of procurement tools and levers
* Demand review, management and process development
* Overall management of supplier relationships
This is a cross-functional role that will interact with various other functions across the business (mainly corporate functions) as internal customers at global level.
YOUR PROFILE
* Proven ability in utilizing and leveraging e-sourcing/procurement tools & systems (especially Coupa)
* Experience in spend analysis, contract development and execution
* Ability to develop best practice sourcing methodology and category strategies
* Excellent teaming, communication, and organizational skills
* Strong quantitative and data analysis skills
* Business English proficiency and ideally cross-cultural experience
OUR OFFER
* Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse and secure working environment with the world market leader in the chemical distribution industry and DAX listed company
* Arrange your working hours and breaks flexible via your flextime account; Thanks to our company's internal regulation on mobile working, your professional and private life can be combined even better
* Our personalized onboarding program, guarantees that you will be off to a quick start
* A competitive remuneration package
* Take advantage of our company-sponsored pension scheme
* Your well-being is very important to us: Take advantage of our preventive health care offers
* Stay fit and do your bit for the environment at the same time: Lease your dream bike conveniently via Brenntag
INTERESTED?
We look forward receiving your application.
Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.
OUR OFFER
* Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse and secure working environment with the world market leader in the chemical distribution industry and DAX listed company
* Arrange your working hours and breaks flexible via your flextime account; Thanks to our company's internal regulation on mobile working, your professional and private life can be combined even better
* Our personalized onboarding program, guarantees that you will be off to a quick start
* A competitive remuneration package
* Take advantage of our company-sponsored pension scheme
* Your well-being is very important to us: Take advantage of our preventive health care offers
* Stay fit and do your bit for the environment at the same time: Lease your dream bike conveniently via Brenntag
Brenntag SE is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.