About this position At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of 50,000 pioneers around the globe. The teams in our corporate functions enable the best in our dynamic businesses and in our people to maximize our company's potential. With our leading brands, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth. Dare to make an impact? What you´ll do Position Overview: * We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Procurement Manager to join our dynamic team at Henkel. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring cost optimization, supplier efficiency, and compliance with corporate standards. By fostering strategic vendor relationships and collaborating across departments, you will play a critical role in driving organizational success and delivering measurable business outcomes. Key Objectives: * Develop and implement robust procurement strategies and policies to optimize costs, enhance supplier efficiency, and ensure comprehensive documentation and traceability. * Manage supplier relationships, including performance evaluation, issue resolution, and cultivating long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships. * Deliver bottom-line and top-line results by effectively managing spend and projects in alignment with annual and long-term targets. * Partner with Regional and Global Leads to define and execute procurement strategies for assigned spend categories. * Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement activities with organizational objectives and business requirements. * Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to ethical and sustainability standards. * Negotiate contracts and terms to secure favorable pricing, payment conditions, and mutually beneficial agreements. * Conduct market research and analysis to stay informed on industry trends, market dynamics, and pricing fluctuations. * Perform regular risk assessments and implement countermeasures for selected spend categories to mitigate potential disruptions. Primary Responsibilities: * Source and negotiate with potential suppliers, ensuring alignment with predefined criteria and organizational standards. * Maintain and enhance supplier relationships through regular communication, performance reviews, and issue resolution. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and develop tailored procurement plans. * Continuously evaluate and refine procurement practices to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements. * Prepare and present detailed reports on procurement activities, performance metrics, and cost savings to senior management. * Implement sustainable and socially responsible procurement practices, including supporting local suppliers and promoting ethical sourcing. What makes you a good fit Required Skills and Qualifications: * MBA with a minimum of three years of relevant experience, or a four-year degree with at least six years of experience in procurement or purchasing management. * Comprehensive knowledge of procurement principles, strategies, and industry best practices. * Proven experience in the U.S. market, including familiarity with local suppliers and sourcing channels. * Proficiency in procurement software and systems. * Expertise in budgeting, cost optimization, and advanced negotiation techniques. * Demonstrated experience implementing sustainable and socially responsible procurement practices. * Strong analytical skills, combined with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. * Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Skills and Qualifications: * Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills. * Multilingual abilities (Spanish is highly desirable) to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders. * Experience with global sourcing, logistics, and supply chain best practices. Some perks of joining Henkel * Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid and work from anywhere policies * Diverse national and international growth opportunities * Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs * Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks * Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares * Annual performance bonus * Comprehensive healthcare including mental health support and 401(k) plan matched by employer * Family benefits including fertility support, fully paid parental leave, caregiver services * Sick leave, holidays, volunteer time off, summer Fridays & more The salary for this role is $110,000.00 - $135,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future. Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics. We welcome all applications. JOB ID: 24074138 Job Locations: United States, CT, Stamford, CT Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com Please do not use this email address for sending your application or CV. 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How is work at Henkel About Henkel Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world. Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.