Procurement Expert

What you´ll do

• Lead supply risk management by identifying vulnerabilities across critical raw materials, including Tier 2 exposure, and conducting regional risk assessments (capacity, geopolitical, logistics).  
• Develop and execute mitigation strategies such as dual sourcing, safety stock, and supplier qualification roadmaps to ensure supply continuity.
• Drive supplier performance improvements by managing OTIF, leading service recovery plans, and holding suppliers accountable for clear commitments and disruption responses.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives including qualification and transition of alternative suppliers, ensuring alignment with engineering and product teams.
• Build end-to-end supply visibility by mapping Tier 1 and Tier 2 networks, identifying single points of failure, and partnering with global teams on upstream risk insights.
• Provide cross-functional leadership and reporting by coordinating across procurement, planning, manufacturing, quality, and R&D, and delivering executive-level updates on supply risk, performance, and resilience metrics. 

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or a related field. 
• 0–2 years of relevant experience, or strong internship background in procurement, sourcing, or operations (contract manufacturing exposure is a plus).
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with strong attention to detail. 
• Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable mindset, with a strong drive to learn and grow.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (especially Excel and PowerPoint); exposure to e-sourcing or ERP systems is an advantage. 
• Interest in sustainability, innovation, and responsible sourcing practices. 

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1 
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program 
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement 
• Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships 
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

The salary range for this role is $90000.00 and $98000.00. This range represents the good‑faith minimum and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable.  The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

JOB ID: 26096653

Job Locations: United States, CT, Stamford, CT

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