Sika AG
Manufacturing
MaterialGroupManagerIndirect
“Material Group Manager - Indirect at Sika AG. Skills: Indirect material procurement, Cost reduction, Supplier management. Manage 2+ indirect material categories domestically. Develop and execute short-term and long-term strategies to”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve structural cost reductions; Achieve sustainability goals
Industry & Context.
Cost reduction
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
English business experience (speaking, reading, writing), 3+ years indirect material procurement experience in manufacturing (chemicals), CAPEX or equipment procurement experience, Price negotiation and contract negotiation experience with suppliers, Procurement leadership or management experience, Business-level English practical experience, Overseas procurement / global supplier management experience, Experience using SAP, Participation in factory construction / equipment installation projects
What You'll Do.
Manage 2+ indirect material categories domestically
Develop and execute short-term and long-term strategies to
Drive structural cost reduction initiatives using data-driven approaches
Build and maintain relationships with suppliers emphasizing quality
Improve and optimize procurement tools
Lead procurement activities related to new factory construction
Manage CAPEX and OPEX procurement for existing factories
Search and select suppliers
Perform procurement-related contract work
Conduct price negotiations and bidding activities
Report to procurement team
Collaborate with and lead internal departments related to
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Procurement team; Project teams; Management; Regional procurement teams; Internal departments
Communication Scope
Reporting
Process & Methodology
CAPEX procurement, Opex procurement, Factory construction projects, Equipment installation projects
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