Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

To strengthen our HUB team in Pilsen we are looking for

Head of Operational Procurement

Job Description

• Lead and develop a team of operational, logistics and technical buyers, ensuring smooth procurement processes across various categories
• Optimize and manage procurement workflows, including process analysis, KPI setting, reporting, and implementation of improvements
• Provide expert support to your team in procurement tools (SAP, Ariba, etc.), tenders, negotiations, and resolving non-standard cases
• Support alignment and cooperation between Strategic and Operational Procurement, helping to clarify important topics
• Drive automation and digitalization of procurement, including data management and process innovation
• Cooperate with other company sites and participate in cross-functional projects
• Oversee team onboarding, training, and development, including regular meetings and performance reviews

Job Requirements

• Preferably university degree in a relevant field (such as economics, industrial engineering, or a related field), or equivalent professional experience that can compensate for the absence of a university degree.
• Proven experience in procurement leadership role for at least 2 years
• Strong background in process optimization and productivity management
• Advanced knowledge of SAP and preferably some of procurement IT tools (Excel, Ariba, Celonis, Tableau, Business Objects, AI)
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal); German is an advantage
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work in an international environment and willingness to occasionally travel on business (mainly to Germany)
• Entrepreneurial mindset, resilience, and strong organizational skills

We Offer

• Competitive Salary (with yearly bonus up to 15%)
• Opportunity for Future Growth and Advancement
• Meal allowance of 123 CZK / day
• Transport allowance of 100 CZK / day
• Flexi Pass 20 000 CZK / year
• Vacation allowance 10 000 CZK / year
• Christmas allowance 10 000 CZK / year
• 5 weeks of holiday and for every 3 years of employment plus 1 extra day of holiday
• 3 days of sick leave per year
• Pension insurance contribution up to 4 166 CZK / month
• Home office option

... and much more!

We look forward to receiving your application!

Reference code: 30495

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