Procurement Manager (m/f/d)

PLIXXENT is represented at seven different locations in Europe (Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Spain and Great Britain), has around 320 employees and an annual turnover of over 300 M€.

PLIXXENT offers innovative technologies based on polyurethane. As a specialist for standard solutions and tailor-made systems, we accompany our customers along the entire value chain - from the initial consultation to after-sales support. Well-founded know-how in the development, production and processing of polyurethanes, flexibility in the procurement of raw materials and a European team with decades of experience make us a reliable and powerful partner - and an attractive employer with a wide range of career opportunities.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to combine strategic category management with operational purchasing responsibility.

Reporting to the Group Head of Strategic Procurement and local site management, you will play a key role in securing supply, optimizing costs, managing supplier relationships, and driving value creation across the group.

Your Responsibilities

Strategic Category Management

1. Develop and implement the global category strategy
2. Manage strategic supplier relationships and negotiate framework agreements.
3. Monitor market trends, pricing developments, and supply risks.
4. Lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives and group-wide cost optimization projects while ensuring quality and service levels.
5. Monitor category performance through KPIs, supplier performance management, risk mitigation, and regular reporting to senior management.

 Operational Procurement

1. Ensure continuous availability of raw materials
2. Manage end-to-end local procurement operations,
3. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure an efficient and reliable supply process.
4. Drive procurement excellence by identifying cost-saving opportunities, ensuring policy compliance, and maintaining accurate procurement data and reporting in SAP.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, or Supply Chain.
• Experience in the chemical industry, ideally in raw materials procurement.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, supplier risk management, and market analysis.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA and MS Office.
• Fluent English and Italian; additional European languages are a plus.

What we Are Looking For

You are a proactive and results-oriented procurement professional with a strategic mindset and strong business acumen. You enjoy working in an international, matrix organization and are able to build effective relationships across functions and cultures. With excellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills, you take ownership, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and continuously seek opportunities to improve performance and create value.

Join us and play a key role in shaping a resilient, competitive, and sustainable supply chain while contributing to the success of an international and growing organization.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

At PLIXXENT, you’ll step into a modern workplace with international flair, where innovation meets collaboration. Here, you’re not just part of a team - you’re empowered to shape ideas, take responsibility, and make a real impact. Together, we tackle exciting projects and challenges in an open, supportive culture that values creativity and teamwork.

Why Join Us? We believe work should inspire you. That’s why we offer attractive compensation package, flexible working hours, mobile working options for greater freedom and other benefits.

At PLIXXENT, you’ll find more than just a job - you’ll discover perspective, benefits, and an environment where you can truly make a difference.

More Than a Job: Your Future at PLIXXENT

PLIXXENT respects the principle of equality when hiring people. We do not discriminate based upon religion, race, national origin, gender, color, sexual orientation, disability status, or similar characteristics.  All hiring in PLIXXENT is decided on the basis of background experience, knowledge and merits according to our business needs.