Procurement Operations & Project Manager

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 integ