Synthomer develops, produces and sells a wide range of water-based dispersions and specialty polymers, which are essential components in many everyday products. The company employs more than 4,200 people in over 30 production plants in more than 20 countries and serves producers worldwide in the construction, paint, paper, adhesives, glove and textile industries, among others.

Ensure that the sites indirect materials and services are purchased effectively (including CAPEX)
Adopt and implement the preferred supply base and manage the local purchasing needs (requirements, market analysis, supplier selection, tendering, contract and price negotiation, through to post-contract award SRM and performance \ SLA assessment)
Identification of process improvement opportunities, and promoting procurement best practice in a complex, multi-site operation across Europe
Liaising cross-functionally with a diverse internal community – e.g.: Operations, HR, Finance, Q&SHE,
Delivering best value purchasing: cost savings, quality, flexibility, governance and strategic
vendor relationships
Manage, lead and drive a team of site buyers covering German's sites indirect needs
Be an integral part of the the Procurement team working with stakeholders across the European region to promote the function and develop standard processes and governance
Ensuring and promoting a proactive approach to health & safety related issue ( SHE )

Degree level, Ideal membership of professional procurement organisation
Fluent in German and English
5-8 years procurement experience ; manufacturing / multi site
Strong leadership and leading competencies / Good decision making capabilities
Demonstrable mid/long terms experience typically within engineering / MRO, capex, FM and site services spend
Projects delivery capabilities and driven by targets approach
Highly numerate and structured mindset
Excellent communication & negotiation skills
Strong commercial acumen
SAP 4/Hana - Ariba advantage

Future-proof job in a globally successful company
Attractive salary package
Company pension scheme
Extensive social benefits
Employer-financed supplementary long-term care insurance
Free provision of fruit and drinks

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