Hybrid Manager, Sourcing Indirect

at Kemira

• Job title: Manager, Sourcing Indirect
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Gdansk, Poland

About the role

• Manager, Sourcing Indirect focusing on IT category sourcing strategies for Kemira, fostering collaboration and optimizing supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing sourcing strategies with a strong emphasis on the IT category
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends and opportunities
• Manage independently supplier relationships, negotiations, and contracts to ensure favorable terms while minimizing costs as well as commercial and legal risks
• Looking for continuous improvement in supplier data quality and cost efficiency
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and to ensure alignment with business objectives
• Manage assigned categories efficiently by gaining stakeholder trust and respect by delivering results in line with common vision

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in indirect sourcing, preferably in the IT area
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within diverse, cross-functional teams, leveraging strong influence, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Results-driven, analytical, and self-motivated person, with strong attention to detail and the ability to logically identify alternative solutions or approaches to complex challenges
• Solid supplier and internal stakeholder management skills
• Experience with negotiating legal and commercial agreements terms and conditions, previous experience of SaaS contract negotiations is considered an advantage
• Readiness to travel
• Fluent skills in English (written and spoken)

Benefits

• A position in an international environment with the opportunity to make a significant impact on our business
• Challenging, interesting and varied tasks that will allow you to expand your expertise and grow professionally
• A company culture built on Kemira’s principles: Focus on Growth, Collaborate to Succeed, and Deliver Value
• First-class colleagues, training and tools to work with, allowing you to perform at your best
• Employment in a very successful company with an established market position and sustainable growth strategy
• Office space and remote work flexibility
• Attractive benefits