Employee Procurement Excellence – Procurement Excellence Manager Digitalization and AI (m/f/d)

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Working Areas: Supply Chain | Target Group: Professionals | Employment Type: Full-time | Legal Entity: ALTANA Management Services GmbH | Location(s): Wesel, Germany | Job Number: 556

ALTANA is a group of companies with four business divisions – BYK, ECKART, ELANTAS, and ACTEGA – each of which holds a leading position in its respective market. Our solutions enable, for example, the recycling of packaging, make battery production more efficient, and help ensure that the world’s largest wind turbines can generate green electricity for decades. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide, the ALTANA Group generated sales of over 3 billion euros in 2025. Of this, approximately 7 percent is invested in research and development each year. This makes ALTANA one of the most innovative, fastest-growing, and most profitable chemical companies worldwide. Help shape the future – from day one At ALTANA, we are innovative because we believe in better – and because we combine progress with long-term stability. We are successful because people make the difference here. At ALTANA, we give you the space to grow, freedom to shape, and the empowerment to act. Based on our financial strength and shared values, we foster a culture where openness drives development and different perspectives spark innovation. Because real progress means keeping what’s good – and improving what can be better. Specialty chemicals are our strength. And we make sure the chemistry between us is right, too. Find out for yourself!

Your responsibilities

Develop and execute ALTANA“s procurement digitalization strategy using digital technologies, data, and AI to improve performance, value creation, and drive the long-term evolution of the global procurement organization

Develop the global procurement organization by harmonizing procurement processes, methods, tools, and digital platforms; act as product owner for key solutions

Lead the implementation and adoption of SAP Ariba Guided Buying and SAP Ariba Sourcing, ensuring process standardization, user satisfaction, and business value realization

Explore and evaluate the adoption of next-generation SAP Ariba capabilities, including AI-enabled procurement functionalities and intelligent user experiences

Scale AI use cases in spend analytics, market intelligence, and procurement decision-making. Increase productivity via automation, workflow optimization, and GenAI

Build KPI frameworks, dashboards, and analytics to improve transparency and decision-making

Drive adoption of Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, and advanced analytics in procurement

Drive organizational change, user adoption, and capability building to ensure the successful implementation and sustainable business impact of digital and AI-driven procurement initiatives

Change management for cross-functional transformation programs with IT, Data & Analytics and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment between business objectives, processes, and technology solutions

Ensure compliance, governance, data security, and responsible AI practices

Your profile

University degree in computer science, data science, business informatics, engineering, economics, SCM or related field

Several years of professional experience in procurement, procurement excellence, strategic sourcing, digital procurement, procurement consulting or a related procurement function is required

Experience in the chemical industry is beneficial

Experience with procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba Guided Buying, SAP Ariba Sourcing, or comparable digital procurement solutions is beneficial

Experience with digital procurement platforms, advanced analytics tools, and AI-enabled solutions (e.g., SAP Ariba, Microsoft Copilot, Power BI, or comparable technologies) is beneficial

Ability to translate business challenges into digital and AI-enabled solutions and successfully drive their adoption within the organization

Strong analytical, problem-solving, project and stakeholder management skills

Entrepreneurial mindset and innovation focus

Experience in change management combined with excellent communication and presentation skills

Fluent German and English

Benefits – it’s worth working at ALTANA.

Attractive Work Environment

Excellent Health & Welfare Benefits

Flexible Work Time Agreements

Mobile Working

Talent Evaluation Process

Retirement Benefits

Contact Person

Nicola Krohn HR Team (+49) 28167026039 ALTANA AG and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, cultural background, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply Now Together, we are ALTANA