OQEMA TERMINAL GmbH & Co.
Group Principal Manager Home & Personal Care I&I (m/f/d)
OQEMA TERMINAL GmbH & Co., New Bremen, Ohio, United States
Group Principal Manager Home & Personal Care I&I / Business Development Manager (m/f/d)
We are looking for people with Qaracter! Welcome to OQEMA in Cologne, where our modern laboratories drive innovation. We are looking for talented professionals who want to enrich our dynamic research environment and further strengthen our leading position in the chemical industry. Join our team and help shape the future of chemical innovation.
With our principle that the strength of our community in combination with the high level of expertise of our versatile employees, we have developed into one of the top 5 companies in European chemical distribution in recent years and continue to grow. In the coming years we want to further enrich the market for chemical substances with our extensive range and new products and for this we are looking for people with Qaracter.
Do you have Qaracter and are you ready to take on responsibility and make a difference?
For our holding company in Cologne, we are looking for your support as Group Principal Manager Home & Personal Care I&I.
Fulltime (38,5 h/week) | Permanent Employment | Cologne
Your impact within the OQEMA Group
Align and clearly communicate growth expectations, strategies, budgets and targets between suppliers and OQEMA’s local teams
Track and evaluate supplier performance, prepare regular reports and jointly develop growth and improvement plans
Manage central tools and communication channels, including pricing structures, logistics setups and campaign coordination
Facilitate effective collaboration between commercial, technical and marketing teams on both the supplier and OQEMA sides
Organize and execute trainings, webinars, product promotions and review meetings
Coordinate technical and logistical processes, including information exchange on MOQs, lead times and samples, as well as integration into the pan-European warehouse concept
Support and implement marketing initiatives such as campaigns, events, PR activities and digital content in close collaboration with the OQEMA marketing team
Participate in and represent the company at local and international trade fairs and industry exhibitions
Coordinate with the legal department to ensure compliant negotiation, execution and administration of distribution agreements
What we are looking for
University degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business
Administration or a comparable field
Several years of experience in supplier management, category management or procurement, ideally within Home & Personal Care, chemicals or ingredients distribution
Strong understanding of raw materials, supplier landscapes and value chains in Home & Personal Care
Proven experience in strategic negotiations and contract management
Ability to think strategically and act entrepreneurially in a complex, international environment
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Structured, analytical and results-driven working style
Fluent English required; German is an advantage
Willingness to travel internationally
#OQEMAfamily Benefits
Work-life balance
Permanent employment
Casual dresscode
Modern laboratory equipment
Open-door mentality
Team-events
Systematic onboarding
Internal academy
Development dialogues
Healthcare
Special payments
Participation in sporting events
Employee discounts
Company bike
Jobticket
Hire-a-friend-bonus
Fruit & beverages
Social- and business-media
#J-18808-Ljbffr
With our principle that the strength of our community in combination with the high level of expertise of our versatile employees, we have developed into one of the top 5 companies in European chemical distribution in recent years and continue to grow. In the coming years we want to further enrich the market for chemical substances with our extensive range and new products and for this we are looking for people with Qaracter.
Do you have Qaracter and are you ready to take on responsibility and make a difference?
For our holding company in Cologne, we are looking for your support as Group Principal Manager Home & Personal Care I&I.
Fulltime (38,5 h/week) | Permanent Employment | Cologne
Your impact within the OQEMA Group
Align and clearly communicate growth expectations, strategies, budgets and targets between suppliers and OQEMA’s local teams
Track and evaluate supplier performance, prepare regular reports and jointly develop growth and improvement plans
Manage central tools and communication channels, including pricing structures, logistics setups and campaign coordination
Facilitate effective collaboration between commercial, technical and marketing teams on both the supplier and OQEMA sides
Organize and execute trainings, webinars, product promotions and review meetings
Coordinate technical and logistical processes, including information exchange on MOQs, lead times and samples, as well as integration into the pan-European warehouse concept
Support and implement marketing initiatives such as campaigns, events, PR activities and digital content in close collaboration with the OQEMA marketing team
Participate in and represent the company at local and international trade fairs and industry exhibitions
Coordinate with the legal department to ensure compliant negotiation, execution and administration of distribution agreements
What we are looking for
University degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business
Administration or a comparable field
Several years of experience in supplier management, category management or procurement, ideally within Home & Personal Care, chemicals or ingredients distribution
Strong understanding of raw materials, supplier landscapes and value chains in Home & Personal Care
Proven experience in strategic negotiations and contract management
Ability to think strategically and act entrepreneurially in a complex, international environment
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Structured, analytical and results-driven working style
Fluent English required; German is an advantage
Willingness to travel internationally
#OQEMAfamily Benefits
Work-life balance
Permanent employment
Casual dresscode
Modern laboratory equipment
Open-door mentality
Team-events
Systematic onboarding
Internal academy
Development dialogues
Healthcare
Special payments
Participation in sporting events
Employee discounts
Company bike
Jobticket
Hire-a-friend-bonus
Fruit & beverages
Social- and business-media
#J-18808-Ljbffr