Manager Procurement Europe (m/f/d)

WHO WE ARE

POLYVANTIS is one of the leading global suppliers in the market for high-quality acrylic and polycarbonate films and sheets. Formed by combining two iconic brands in the industry - PLEXIGLAS® for polymethylmethacrylate semi-finished products and LEXAN™ for polycarbonate sheets and films. With 1,500 employees and 15 production sites worldwide, we offer unmatched global capabilities, providing customers with innovative solutions in sheets and films. Our products are used in various applications including stadium roofing, facade glazing, LED lighting, signage, machine guards, motorcycle windshields, train seats, aircraft interiors, security & ID cards, bullet-resistant glazing and many more.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As Manager Procurement Europe, you will lead a regional procurement team and play a key role in driving sourcing excellence, supplier performance, and value creation across our European operations.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of procurement professionals, fostering a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Own and manage one or more strategic procurement categories across Europe, depending on business priorities and experience (e.g., MRO, utilities, masking film, logistics, packaging, and industrial services).
• Develop and execute regional category strategies that deliver cost optimization, supply continuity, innovation, sustainability, and long-term business value.
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives, supplier selection processes, commercial negotiations, and contract management activities across the European region.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, driving performance, competitiveness, innovation, and risk mitigation.
• Conduct executive-level supplier business reviews and lead supplier development programs to support operational and strategic objectives.
• Act as the primary procurement business partner for our European manufacturing sites, with a particular focus on major facilities in Weiterstadt (Germany) and Bergen op Zoom (Netherlands).
• Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, supply chain, finance, quality, and legal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
• Ensure contracts and supplier agreements adequately address commercial, operational, legal, sustainability, compliance, and supply risk requirements.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks through market intelligence, supplier assessments, contingency planning, and dual-sourcing strategies.
• Drive procurement best practices, process improvements, and governance standards across the region.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, ethical sourcing principles, and relevant regulatory requirements.

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING

• An inspiring and results-oriented manager with a proactive mindset, strong commercial acumen, and a passion for delivering business value through procurement.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of procurement experience within an international manufacturing or industrial environment, leadership experience is a plus.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.
• Experience working in a matrix organization and managing procurement activities across multiple countries and cultures.
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office applications; experience with e-sourcing and procurement analytics tools is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel regularly within Europe.

WHAT WE OFFER

We listen: Your ideas along our corporate values of creativity, openness, responsibility and entrepreneurial spirit are important to us.

• Remuneration: Attractive salary in the chemical tariff, special payments, participation in the company's success
• Coverage: Company subsidized pension scheme and long-term account, group accident insurance, support for caring for relatives, sickness benefit subsidy
• Work-life-balance: Flexible working, possibility of mobile working, 30 days of vacation per year, free parking
• Health and social affairs: Prevention programs, social and employee counseling, company sports & discounts in various fitness studios, meal allowance

...and much more. You can find an overview of our benefits on our careers page.

YOUR APPLICATION

Sounds interesting? Learn more about us and apply here: https://www.polyvantis.com/en/career. Realize your dreams at POLYVANTIS!

You don't meet all the requirements? No problem - for us, it's not just about certificates, professional qualifications and previous experience, but also about personal development potential.

POLYVANTIS seeks the best candidates, and as a result is an equal opportunity employer that is proud to provide equal access to jobs regardless of protected status.