Procurement Manager - Supplier Sustainability & Climate Initiatives (M/F/D)

Job ID: 34388 | Location: Muttenz, Canton of Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

As one of the world’s leaders in industrial chemistry, Clariant creates value with innovative and sustainable chemical products and solutions for customers from different industries. With a multi-billion Swiss Francs, annual global spend, Group Procurement Services (GPS) provide a full range of best-in-class services that empower Business Units to expand their markets, drive innovation as well as capture and leverage suppliers.

We are looking for a Procurement Manager - Supplier Sustainability & Climate Initiatives (M/F/D) to maximize value creation through the development and deployment of the Procurement’s Sustainability strategy across the entire CHF 4 billion Direct and Indirect spend globally.

Responsibilities

• Drive the further the development, execution, and delivery of Clariant’s Procurement Sustainability Roadmap
• Contribute to the delivery of the of Clariant’s commitment towards Together for Sustainability (TfS)
• Represent Clariant at industry bodies and working groups geared to sustainability
• Coordinate and ensure the delivery of joint Business Unit targets (eg. min % spend coverage and max % spend with risk suppliers)
• Screen and on-board new Sustainability service providers across entire end-to-end supply chain
• Develop and implement communication concept for internal stakeholders
• Coordinate, consolidate, and share Clariant’s Procurement sustainability activities through internal and external communications
• Identify and develop new business models to increase Sustainability value creation and brand building
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable sustainability laws, regulations, products, programs, and best practices, sharing new developments and best practices
• Collaborate with Corporate Sustainability & Regulatory Affairs in the further definition of sustainability strategy and targets
• Functionally lead sustainability team for Procurement around the globe

Requirements

• A degree in Business Administration or Procurement (or similar) combined with knowledge of the chemical or processing industry
• Experience with sustainability steering of renewable-based raw materials and supply chains will be of advantage
• Multiple years of experience in a global business environment
• Proficient in SAP, e-Procurement Tools and MS Office
• Excellent communication skills fluent in English with other languages beneficial
• Experience of tools such and Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma.
• An inate hunger for improvement both personal and departmental
• Proven negotiation skills in highly technical environments

Our Offer

• You are joining an established procurement team and an organization passionate about sustainability, that is driven by progress and transformation
• We will ensure a highly interesting, versatile, and challenging team and work environment
• You will have full responsibility for tasks and projects assigned
• We will support your development needs with tailored, individual trainings

Andrew Humphreys
Regional Talent Acquisition Manager EMEA
Phone: +49 619 6757-8912
E-Mail: Andrew.Humphreys@clariant.com #LI-AH1

Clariant is a focused, sustainable, and innovative specialty chemical company based near Basel in Switzerland. Last year the company recorded CHF 3.8 billion in sales for its continuing businesses, harnessing the talents of its 13 000 employees across 40+ countries. Clariant’s portfolio is optimized for future growth, with a focus on three business areas: Care Chemicals, Catalysis and Natural Resources. We believe that our growth is all about our customers and their success. Investment in innovation capabilities and developing an inspiring environment for courageous and determined minds are therefore key to reaching our goal. Join us and help create sustainable value through chemistry for customers all over the globe.