Strategic Raw Materials Manager (m/f/d)

DOMO Caproleuna GmbH in Leuna We are looking for a passionate Strategic Raw Materials Manager (m/f/d) in Leuna DOMO Chemicals in Leuna – Caring is our formula

Mit rund 550 Mitarbeitenden stellen wir seit 30 Jahren am Standort Leuna hochwertige Kunststoffe und chemische Produkte her – von Grundstoffen wie Phenol und Ammoniumsulfat bis zu technischen Kunststoffen für Auto, Elektronik und Industrie. Unsere Materialien stecken in vielen Dingen, die den Alltag besser machen. Weltweit arbeiten rund 2.000 Mitarbeitende an 10 Standorten für DOMO.

Key accountablities

We are looking for a Strategic Raw Materials Manager who understands procurement as a value driver, a risk management function, and a long-term partnership business.

Develop and implement the raw material procurement strategy for several European production sites

Monitor and assess global raw material markets, price developments, risks, and opportunities

Select, manage, and further develop strategic supplier partnerships

Prepare, lead, and document contract and price negotiations

Establish clear framework agreements, KPIs, and standards across sites

Initiate and drive cross-site sourcing initiatives

Work closely and solution-oriented with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Legal

Identify supply and cost risks at an early stage and define pragmatic mitigation measures

Support sustainability and innovation initiatives along the supply chain

Qualifications and skills

University degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry, Supply Chain, or comparable

Several years of experience in strategic procurement, ideally in the chemical or process industry

Proven experience in price negotiations, supplier management, and sourcing projects

Solid understanding of raw material markets, cost structures, and TCO

Experience working in an international, cross-site environment

Structured, self-driven working style with clear and pragmatic communication

German – business fluent

English – business fluent

French and/or Spanish are a plus

Our offer

An entrepreneurial key role with European scope and real accountability

A pragmatic working environment with short decision-making paths and strong business focus

Partnership-driven collaboration across functions and sites

An attractive compensation package in line with the chemical industry

Company pension scheme

Long-term working time account

The opportunity to take a sabbatical