Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf Insulation in the Sustainability team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us. As a Group we are a global manufacturer of construction materials and our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.
Knauf Insulation is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 40-year heritage in manufacturing insulation and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 40 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to join our 6000-strong team and help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world.
What you’ll be doing:
Procurement Professional Profile
An experienced procurement professional specialized in direct and indirect sourcing, with expertise in cost optimization, quality assurance, and lead time management. Develops strategic solutions in market analysis, supplier management, and contract negotiation to enhance company competitiveness and operational efficiency. Combines strong communication, planning, and coordination skills to act as an effective link between central teams and international stakeholders.
Expertise and Competencies
- Achieving cost, quality, and lead time optimization in direct/indirect procurement processes
- Creating cost advantages and competitiveness through local and global market analysis
- Developing alternative supplier strategies and implementing dual sourcing
- Conducting supplier evaluations, performance tracking, and contract negotiations
- Analyzing potential price increases and achieving optimization through cost breakdown analysis
- Fluent communication and effective coordination with central teams and international stakeholders
- Proficient in SAP and advanced MS Office applications
- Disciplined, analytical, and result-oriented work approach
- Systematic, organized, dynamic, and able to take initiative
- Positive outlook and solution-oriented attitude
- Team player who builds reliable relationships
What we’d love for you to have:
We are interested in you as a person; your attitude, behaviours and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you.
We're looking for someone who is../has..
- University Degree, preferably Industrial Engineering
- Minimum 3 years experience in similar position.
- Advanced MS Office knowledge
- SAP bilgisi tercih sebebidir./ SAP knowledge is an asset
- Good communication
- Problem Solving skills
- Negotiation skills
- Teamwork focused
- Analysis ability
- Planning &Organization ability
What happens next?
We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within five working days.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I) reinforces our Knauf Insulation values of Making Tomorrow a Home for all of us. We are committed to creating a workplace where we all can thrive, whoever we are, and inspiring a culture of inclusion and innovation that will drive future business success. We do our best to make sure being at work feels like home. To learn more about our business and culture go here (Our values (knaufinsulation.com))