Global Procurement Manager - HR & Professional Services

Location: Warsaw, Poland

Please attach your CV in English. 

ABOUT PROCUREMENT

At Wella Procurement you are responsible for bringing in the best ideas, talent and capability to support the company’s business needs.  You will develop and execute sourcing strategies which deliver the best value in terms of innovation, quality, service, cost and cash. 

We invest in our relationships: procurement teams develop and manage important external business partner relationships to enable the delivery of the company’s plans and growth objectives. 

Working with your Wella colleagues you will represent our business needs toward external business partners and be an active advocate who also flows ideas from our external partners into Wella teams.  You will work to enable an agile and effective supply chain for all our goods and services, responsive to the changes in our business.

At Wella we strive to continuously improve the environmental and ethical profile of our supply chains working with our business partners to deliver this in a truly sustainable way.

We operate with discipline. We have a solution mindset.  We work to understand and help solve the challenge, one step at a time.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you will report and work closely with the Senior Manager for HR & Professional services, to create and drive strategic interventions on this spend, through the development and implementation of robust sourcing strategies. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute and influence the design of the long-term plans (3-5 years horizon) for these categories.

You will lead end to end procurement projects, following the 7-steps process, from need definition to supplier selection and management.  You will also support the development of global category strategies, with the objective of maximizing value, innovation, growth and efficiencies, while enabling business partners’ strategies.

Due to the landscape and fragmentation of the scope, the Procurement Manager will play a critical role in the overall category management agenda, to secure goals achievements, including creating efficient connections and collaboration with stakeholders, developing cross-functional roadmaps, and running regular reviews with key suppliers and stakeholders.

You will work to ensure transparency and governance of spending processes and policies globally, sharing findings, savings and transferring best practice experiences.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Support the definition and development of Professional & HR services category strategies.
• Provide category and market expertise and guidance for the business.
• Lead end-to-end procurement initiatives and projects.
• Contribute to execution of the financial Strat Plan of the Business Services platform.
• Partner with key internal stakeholders to secure business-wide alignment and support for category initiatives.
• Lead suppliers and contracts negotiations.
• Manage suppliers and/or solution implementation, including the coordination of transformation projects using project and change management tools and processes.
• Lead spend analytics activities and work closely with stakeholders to continuously identify new value creation opportunities
• Support and lead Supplier Relationship Management activities to secure supplier performance and enable additional value creation.

WHAT WE WANT YOU TO BRING ALONG

• 3-5 years of procurement experience in various categories or other relevant supply chain experience, with a good understanding of HR & Professional services environment.
• A Bachelor´s / Master´s degree in Economics, Business or Engineering. MBA advantageous.
• Structured, proactive and solution-oriented approach, combined with a pragmatic, business-driven and results-focused mindset.
• Proven ability to plan, lead, and deliver projects on time and within scope.
• Strong analytical mindset with proficiency in digital procurement tools and data & AI capabilities.
• Good negotiation skills, strategic thinking and collaboration skills.
• High level of reliability, personal integrity, autonomy and ownership.
• Strong risk management capability, with the ability to identify risk areas, anticipate red flags, and support appropriate mitigation actions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong ability to communicate complex topics in concise terms to various stakeholders including C-Suite.
• Ability to draft clear and effective recommendations and defend them.
• Ability to work across cultures with all levels of organization as well as with different functions.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken required.
• Willingness to travel as needed to implement the requirements above.

WHAT WE OFFER

At the heart of our company is a commitment to nurturing growth, health, and happiness. That’s why we offer:

• A flexible hybrid work model with the bonus of shorter Fridays all year long.
• A birthday gift of a day off—spend it with those who matter most!
• The freedom to work remotely from EU for up to 30 days annually on a permanent contract.
• A day off for every full year with us (up to five extra days) to celebrate your dedication.
• Quarterly and annual recognition program that comes with financial rewards.
• Comprehensive Luxmed medical coverage.
• Life insurance to keep you and your loved ones protected.
• A lunch card to fuel your productivity.
• A Multisport card to keep you active and healthy.
• Support for your commute (public transport)
• Exciting product gifts four times a year and opportunities to sample new products.
• Funding for team bonding and integration activities.
• Bonuses for life’s special moments (like marriage or the birth of a child) and for long-term service.
• Generous referral bonuses when you recommend new talent.
• A modern workspace with collaborative areas and a calendar full of cool events and gatherings.
• Discounts on our products in the online shop.

ABOUT THE WELLA COMPANY

Together, WE enable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves.

Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.

For additional information about the Wella Company please visit www.wellacompany.com.

EEO OPPORTUNITIES

We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wella Company with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at: https://www.wellacompany.com/consumer-affairs

We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills, abilities, experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

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