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.
Junior Purchasing Manager Egypt
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Junior Purchasing Manager Egypt
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About this Position
This role focuses on optimizing the end-to-end demand-to-supply value chain in collaboration with Supply Chain (SC) to enhance supplier performance through proactive supplier engagement, improved supplier quality, and efficient management of Raws/Packs inventory and consignment stock. This position is crucial in driving supplier excellence, ensuring business continuity, and enhancing supply chain agility in a dynamic environment.
What you´ll do
- Optimize (together with SC) the e2e value chain demand-to-supply to improve supplier performance level with proactive supplier engagements, supplier quality level & Raws / Packs inventory & consignment stock.
- Ensure supply continuity & manage all critical shortages & FM’s avoiding out of stocks & impact on NES.
- Supports the sourcing categories in bringing contractual agreements to a higher level of maturity and standardization with regards to risk mitigation, operational performance and supply chain optimization (MOQ, Incoterm, Lead Time).
- Ensure consistent global documentation & reporting on supply disruptions & defined supply resilience KPIs in the region.
- Enhance usage of tool & BI dashboard on supplier performance (supplier evals, OTIF), supply disruption (FM Bot, CRISP) and proactive risk mitigation & Tier-1 data (DDF).
- Responsible for local supplier scouting with close collaboration with the sourcing teams to increase the sourcing flexibility.
What makes you a good fit
- College degree, preferably in Supply Chain or Business >3 years in sourcing &/or supply chain background.
- Ability to quickly gain cross-category knowledge in different direct materials & logistics sourcing categories.
- High level of digital skills to drive creative solutions embedded in digital framework FP and SC Strong communication skills & beneficial strong problem-solving skills.
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
- Comprehensive Health Insurance for employee + dependents
- Employee Assistance Programme provides a wide range of mental health and wellbeing benefits
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! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.
JOB ID: 25076299
Job Locations: Egypt, Cairo, Cairo
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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