Senior Global Procurement Category Manager – Polyolefins (all gender)
What you will enjoy doing
Your work at ALPLA has a direct impact on people's lives around the world – every day, billions of people use products in packaging that we develop. Become part of a global team that embodies innovation, sustainability, and international collaboration.
* Develop and implement a global sourcing strategy for polyolefins, taking into account market trends, price developments, and regional requirements.
* Select, evaluate, and further develop strategic supplier partnerships, and lead international contract and price negotiations.
* Manage projects to optimize costs, supply security, quality, and innovation.
* Analyze global raw material markets and relevant indices (e.g., ICIS) and prepare reports for global leadership.
* Identify value creation opportunities through alternative raw materials, new technologies, or process improvements.
* Ensure stable global raw material supply, including active risk management.
* Coordinate closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to operationalize the procurement strategy.
* Support sustainability and ESG goals through responsible, future-oriented procurement.
What makes you great
* Completed degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a comparable field.
* At least 5 years of experience in procurement or category management, ideally in the plastics, chemical, or manufacturing industry.
* Solid knowledge of polyolefins or other polymers and an understanding of relevant value chains.
* Strong analytical skills and experience working with global market indices.
* Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with a confident presence in an international work environment.
* Proficient in modern procurement tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa) and digital analytics tools.
* A role based at our headquarters in Hard (Austria) is preferred due to the need for regular on-site presence and collaboration with global stakeholders, though partial remote work may be considered depending on the candidate's profile.
What you can expect working with us
* Appreciation – we practise diversity and good-natured interaction with one another
* We believe in flat hierarchies, shortdecision makingpaths and open communication
* We promote climate-friendly mobility with everything from a year-long season ticket for local public transport topurchasingan e-bike
* Benefit from discounts on tickets for sports events, better private insurance conditions, the registration fees for running events being covered andnumerousdiscounts at retail outlets in Vorarlberg
Legally mandatory note: In line with the minimum salary stipulated in the collective agreement, the actual salary for this position is based on professional qualifications and experience.
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