Join us and contribute to our strategic journey in doubling Hempel!!

This is your opportunity to join Hempel\xe2\x80\x99s Indirect Procurement team and primarily focus on strategy creation, maintenance and execution for own categories within Middle East.

Here\xe2\x80\x99s some of the other things you can look forward to:

Develop Group Procurement Indirect spend function

Continuously optimize our regional indirect spend categories for Middle East

Participate in Regional and Global category projects

Regional stakeholder management

The role will be based in Sharjah (UAE).

This role will report to Group Procurement Indirect Spend Director.

To succeed in the role the following skills and experience is required:

Minimum 3 years of category management experience, preferably with global exposure

Proven analytical skills \xe2\x80\x93 number crunching and business understanding

Skilled in financial analysis, total cost ownership

Spend analysis and category management

Change management

Strategic Procurement toolbox

Regional market understanding

Strong communication skills \xe2\x80\x93 oral and written and Skilled negotiator.

Fluent in English (oral, written).

Application and further information

For further information on Hempel, please visit hempel.com.

To apply for this position, please submit your application letter with a CV in English via the link no later than the 13-Aug-2023.

Please note that the interviews will take place 1-2 weeks after the application deadline, and you may want to pencil this time in your diary to avoid any holiday clashes.

Global career possibilities

In Hempel we offer a variety of global career possibilities and many cross functional and cross-cultural working relationships. We strive to create the right conditions for personal and professional development. Join a global company where the employees are truly passionate about delivering the best in everything they do. With business in mind and people at heart we always work together to influence our road ahead. We want you to be part of our growth journey and of a great, global family.

More About Hempel

At Hempel, we are working together to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions. We believe this is only possible with dedicated employees with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Hempel is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and culture that embraces the diversity of our employees and the customers we serve, providing equal opportunity for all.

Application due 2023-08-13

Seniority Level Mid-Senior level

Job Functions Purchasing, Strategy / Planning, Supply Chain

Industry

Chemicals

Across the globe, Hempel\xe2\x80\x99s coatings solutions protect surfaces, structures and equipment. They extend asset lifetimes, reduce maintenance costs and make homes and workplaces safer and more colourful. Hempel was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1915 by J.C. Hempel, and is solely owned by the Hempel Foundation, which not only ensures a solid economic base for the company, but is dedicated to making a difference in the world by empowering children to learn, supporting coatings science and sustaining biodiversity. \xe2\x80\x8b

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