Global Sourcing Manager

We welcome you to an ambitious and growing global company, where we take pride in what we achieve together.

At Hempel, we’re on a mission to double our impact, from decorative paint to marine coatings across the world. To succeed, we need you and your strong collaboration and relationship-building skills, can-do attitude, proactiveness and your effective problem-solving abilities.

We are redefining our global Procurement organization by further strengthening Global Category Management. This transformation is enhancing our ability to scale efficiently as we continue to grow our business. We are now scouting for new colleagues to join our team of Global Sourcing Managers.

We are seeking 2 highly committed colleagues who, along and in alignment with the global category team, will define category strategies. You will be responsible for implementing comprehensive strategies that ensure regional stakeholder needs are adhered to.

This is your opportunity to play a strategic role and influence the future success of our company.

In this role, you play a key part in driving and supporting the execution of global category strategies and plans.​ It offers the opportunity to work with a team with varied strengths of high-reaching and dedicated colleagues from various backgrounds and regions, providing an outstanding global network. The position can be based in either our Spain (Polinyà) or Poland (Gdansk) offices and reports directly to our Procurement Director, EMEA.

What can you Look forward to

In this role you will be part of a global category team managing dedicated categories. Alongside team, you will be part of defining sustainable strategies. You are expected to contribute actively in building strategies which safeguard the needs of regional stakeholders.

You will be accountable for driving and/or supporting the execution of global category strategies and plans.​

By maintaining a good market intelligence and understanding of the market, you will play an active role in identifying opportunities to bring cost efficiency gains as well as improvements within the category and region. In your role, you act as the closest liaison to regional stakeholder such as Operations team.

To be successful in this role, you will need to

Bachelor's or master’s degree in economics, Procurement, or Supply Chain, and a solid experience in category management, ideally with exposure to regional or global supply chains. You possess strong supplier relationship management skills, financial acumen in cost and savings dynamics, and proficiency in managing sourcing activities and building and implementing cost-saving initiatives.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders are essential, as are exceptional project management and execution skills. Fluency in English, both oral and written, is required. You are passionate about achieving operational alignment and cost efficiency showing high adaptability and resilience in dynamic regional supply chain environments. Experience in Chemicals and Coatings industry is a big plus.

Sounds like a match?

Welcome to apply! Click the ‘Apply for position’ button in the top-right corner and submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system. For further information about the job, please contact Bettina Rahbek, [email protected]

More about Hempel

At Hempel, you’re welcomed into a global community of 7,500 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, dedicated to philanthropic activities, with our earnings contributing to many charitable initiatives every year. It means that when you work at Hempel, your hard work and dedication contribute to a greater cause, making your career matter twice.

Learn more about Hempel and our commitments on hempel.com/career.

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Application due

2025-01-27

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Job Functions

General Business, Project Management, Strategy / Planning, Supply Chain

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.