Procuement Manager - Technical & Site Procurement
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead and develop site procurement activities at our Linz location. In this role, you will manage the local procurement team and ensure the delivery of competitive, compliant, and sustainable procurement solutions across technical and service categories.
You will play a key role in supporting operational excellence, ensuring security of supply, and aligning local procurement activities with group-wide strategies.
Your Role
As Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for defining and implementing the site procurement strategy while acting as a key business partner to operations, engineering, and group procurement.
Your Scope Includes
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Technical procurement, including CAPEX, MRO/spare parts, technical services, site overheads, and business services
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Leadership of the local procurement team
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Implementation of group procurement strategies and contracts
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Supplier relationship management, negotiations, and risk mitigation
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Ensuring full compliance with HSEQ, legal, and internal procurement procedures
Key Responsibilites
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Lead, coach, and develop the site procurement team, setting clear objectives and KPIs
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Define and execute category and sourcing strategies aligned with group guidelines
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Negotiate framework agreements and commercial terms with key suppliers
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Ensure competitive total cost of ownership while maintaining quality and safety
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Actively manage supplier performance and supply risks
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Support multi-site sourcing, benchmarking, and volume pooling initiatives
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Collaborate closely with site management, group procurement, legal, HSEQ, and engineering teams
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Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes and tools
Your Profile
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Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
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10-15 years of relevant professional experience, including 5-10 years in a similar procurement leadership role
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Strong experience in technical procurement and negotiations within an industrial environment
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Solid understanding of contractual and legal principles
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Proven people management and stakeholder influencing skills
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Comfortable working in international, multicultural matrix organizations
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Professional fluency in English and German
What We Offer
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A high-impact role with direct influence on site and group performance
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Responsibility for a significant annual procurement portfolio (EUR80-100 million)
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Strong exposure to senior management and international procurement networks
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A collaborative, safety-driven industrial environment
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Competitive compensation and attractive benefits package
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In accordance with Austrian labor law and depending on your qualifications and experience, we offer a competitive annual gross salary starting at EUR 78.383,90 (based on 38 hours/week) in line with the collective agreement for the chemical industry. The actual salary will be determined based on your qualifications and professional experience.
Interested? If you are a strategic procurement leader who enjoys driving value, managing complexity, and partnering with operations, we look forward to receiving your application.
Apply now online and help shape the future of our site procurement function in Linz.
Referenznummer:
AT_LZ
Region:
- Oberösterreich
Stellenkategorie:
Unbefristet
Arbeitszeit:
Vollzeit
Dienstzeiten:
Tag
Branche:
Österreich, Linz
Funktionsbereich:
Procurement
Bewerbungsfrist:
31.08.2026
Frühester Beginn:
01.11.2026
Standort:
Austria, Linz
Ansprechpartner:
Michael Ennsberger
Tel.: +43 73269142765
Mobil: +43 6648328418