Job Description

Together, let's shape a brighter future. Join a career in an ambitious and growing global company, where we take pride in what we achieve together.
At Hempel, you can look forward to working with a diverse group of ambitious and talented people from many different backgrounds, giving you a unique global network.
As Sourcing Manager, you will collaborate with other regions to drive alignment and build strong and sustainable strategies for own managed categories. This is your opportunity to join Hempel's global category management team with primary focus on strategy creation, -maintenance and -execution for own categories within EMEA.
Here are some of the focus areas you can look forward to:• Deliver savings through ongoing market tracking and in collaboration with other procurement colleagues, R&D function and other collaborators.
• Continuously challenge opportunities, regionally or cross regionally, to deliver on targets.
• Lead supplier relationship in an international business environment.
• Secure internal alignment across regions, on supplier and raw material level.
• Negotiate and decide strategy with focus on the best cost level, TCO mindset, whilst mitigating potential risk elements, such as quality, availability and sustainability
• Keep track of market developments
• Collaborate cross functionally to understand and support Hempel's business requirements
• Support key elements of Hempel's overall Operations strategy, e.g., the Sales & Operations Planning process.


The role will be based in Sharjah (UAE) and will report into the Procurement Director-EMEA.
To succeed in the role the following skills and experience is required:• Minimum 3 years of category management experience, preferably with global exposure
• Experience from international sourcing of commodities / chemicals is helpful
• Proven analytical skills - number crunching and business understanding
• Skilled in financial analysis, total cost of ownership
• Strong communication skills - oral and written and Skilled negotiator
• Fluent in English (oral, written).


Application and further information
For further information on Hempel, please visit hempel.com.
To apply for this position, please submit your application letter with a CV in English via the link no later than the 30-Nov-2024.
Please note that the interviews will take place 1-2 weeks after the application deadline and you may want to pencil this time in your diary to avoid any holiday clashes.
Join Hempel

At Hempel, you're welcomed into a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.
We're on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company - and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.
At Hempel, we are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation, and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.
We are proud to be majority owned by the Hempel Foundation, a commercial foundation dedicated to making a difference, with our earnings contributing to a multitude of philanthropic activities every year. It means that when working at Hempel, your hard work and dedication contributes to a greater cause, making your career matter twice.
Learn more about Hempel and our commitments on hempel.com/career.
Application due
2024-11-30
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Job Functions
Purchasing, Strategy / Planning
Industry
Chemicals•At Hempel, you're welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other. We're on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company - and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact. At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.•