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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Procurement Operations & Project Manager
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About this Position
At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.
This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.
Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.
What you´ll do
The Procurement Operations and Project Manager role puts you shoulder-to-shoulder with senior leadership, giving you a front-row seat to how a global organization makes high-stakes sourcing decisions - while building the analytical, project management, and executive-communication skills that fast-track a career.
- Builds necessary expertise along processes, project management, digital transformation to ensure best-in-class procurement performance
- Manages internal and external communications, align cross-functional requirements, and prepare and present initiatives to an executive-level audience
- Executes regional sourcing initiatives - including supplier consolidation and process optimization - alongside engagement efforts that bring the winning culture agenda to life
- Partners with the sourcing team on supplier, market, and spend analytics to uncover optimization and cost-saving opportunities, then track and report the value you help deliver
- Expands the use of existing and emerging digital tools to unlock better insights from internal data and sharper decision-making
- Prioritizes information needs, including capturing requirements and building reports and dashboards
- Keeps up to date with the latest industry trends
- Coordinates meeting logistics end-to-end, from securing facilities to sending invitations and briefing materials
- Provides chief-of-staff-caliber support, bringing an outside-in perspective that challenges assumptions and sharpens outcomes
What makes you a good fit
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, or a related field (Master's in Business a plus)
- Professional certifications such as CPSM or CPIM are a plus
Experience
- 2+ years of relevant experience (internships count)
- Background in procurement or supply chain management preferred
- Exposure to project management within a sourcing environment
- Familiarity with global sourcing and supplier management
Technical & Analytical Skills
- Proficient in procurement software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
- Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills, especially Excel for data analysis
- Sharp analytical and critical-thinking skills with a hands-on, solutions-first attitude
- Comfortable analyzing market trends and tracking performance
Negotiation & Relationship Skills
- Foundational negotiation and contract management skills
- Track record of building strong internal and external relationships
Communication & Presentation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to translate data into clear, compelling insights for stakeholders
Project Management & Work Style
- Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive, independent, and a strong critical thinker
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Thrives under pressure and consistently meets tight deadlines
- Demonstrates leadership potential and strong interpersonal skills
Mindset & Character
- Genuine passion, drive, and the confidence to challenge the status quo
- Collaborative team player who also knows how to lead
- Able to influence others and drive meaningful change
- Meticulous attention to detail in everything you do
- Adaptable and energized by change
- High ethical standards and integrity in all business dealings
- Curious about industry best practices and regulatory landscape
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 $75000.00 and $90000.00. 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: 26099098
Job Locations: United States, CT, Rocky Hill, CT
Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com
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FAQ
I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.