Logistics Category Specialist

We seeking now our next Logistics Procurement Specialist. You will deploy the Logistics Strategy aligned with the business / site requirements / strategy and deliver optimal Total Cost of ownership for regional procurement of logistics, Local and domestic categories or International Categories and Logistics category admin support.
Main responsibilities
Deploy the Logistics Strategy aligned with the business/site requirements
Deliver regional procurement of logistics according to set objectives
Deliver continuous improvements by contributing to cross-business assessment and benchmarking to identify logistics improvement opportunities
Deliver agreed savings with P/L impact and process optimizations to businesses
Ensure successful implementation of logistics change projects by providing risk management support
Ensure that procurement systems are properly maintained

Qualifications
At least 2 years relevant work experience in logistics/supply chain activities
Background in logistics operations and HSE requirements (warehousing and transportation)
Strong analytical & interpersonal skills and ability to influence and guide others
Experience with lean management methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma
Knowledge of sourcing strategy creation (Strategic Sourcing Methodology)
Experience in Sourcing and contract management
Experience with project management
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office tools
Language requirements: proficiency with spoken and written English

Why join us?
Are you passionate about sustainability, innovation, safety, and collaboration? Do you want to grow together with a company that is forward-looking and continuously improving how they work? Our employees have ideas on how to build a sustainable future and the drive and passion to realize them. They believe that building long-term relationships and integrity are keys to success. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. We offer you countless career opportunities. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.
Additional information
This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Regional Logistics Procurement Manager and based in Bohus.
Please apply via our online recruitment system with an uploaded job specific resume and cover letter. We do not accept applications via e-mail, these applications will be disregarded.
For additional information about the vacancy please contact Carolina Jensen, Recruitment Specialist, +46736335891
For information about the recruitment process or your application, please contact, Eric Majoor, Regional Logistics Procurement Manager +31651218090
For unions related questions please contact:
Akademikerklubben: Emma Lundin, +46 709 57 75 95
Unionen: Helene Rosenlund, +46 31 58 77 28
Ledarna: Sanna Backman, +46 709 57 71 03
IF Metall: Dennis Ljunggren, +46 709 57 72 58
If you have any general questions or need assistance, please contact: Recruiting.SE@Nouryon.com
About Nouryon
Nouryon is a global, specialty chemicals leader. Markets and consumers worldwide rely on our essential solutions to manufacture everyday products, such as personal care, cleaning goods, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Furthermore, the dedication of more than 9,700 employees with a shared commitment to our customers, business growth, safety, sustainability and innovation has resulted in a consistently strong financial performance. We operate in over 80 countries around the world with a portfolio of industry-leading brands. Visit our website and follow us @Nouryon and on LinkedIn.
The application process
After the closing date, we will start the selection process.
In our first selection we thoroughly go through all the applications. If your skills and qualifications match the profile we are looking for, you will be invited to an initial phone interview that takes approximately 30 minutes. If you proceed in our selection process, we invite you to a face-to-face interview that takes about 1,5 hours. There you will meet with the hiring manager.


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