Procurement Operations & Project Manager

Henkel group•Rocky Hill, CT

1d•$75,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The 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.

Requirements

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
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
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
Foundational negotiation and contract management skills
Track record of building strong internal and external relationships
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to translate data into clear, compelling insights for stakeholders
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
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

Responsibilities

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