Career

Welcome to OQEMA in Cologne, where our modern laboratories drive innovation. We are looking for talented professionals who want to enrich our dynamic research environment and further strengthen our leading position in the chemical industry. Join our team and help shape the future of chemical innovation.
With our principle of the strength of our community in combination with the high level of expertise of our versatile employees, we have developed into one of the top 5 companies in European chemical distribution in recent years and continue to grow. In the coming years we want to further enrich the market for chemical substances with our extensive range and new products and for this we are looking for people with Qaracter.

Do you have Qaracter and are you ready to take on responsibility and make a difference?
 
For our holding company in Cologne, we are looking for your support as

Group Principal Manager Home & Personal Care I&I
Fulltime (38,5 h/week) | Permanent Employment | Cologne

• Align and clearly communicate growth expectations, strategies, budgets and targets between suppliers and OQEMA’s local teams
• Track and evaluate supplier performance, prepare regular reports and jointly develop growth and improvement plans
• Manage central tools and communication channels, including pricing structures, logistics setups and campaign coordination
• Facilitate effective collaboration between commercial, technical and marketing teams on both the supplier and OQEMA sides
• Organize and execute trainings, webinars, product promotions and review meetings
• Coordinate technical and logistical processes, including information exchange on MOQs, lead times and samples, as well as integration into the pan-European warehouse concept
• Support and implement marketing initiatives such as campaigns, events,
• PR activities and digital content in close collaboration with the OQEMA marketing team
• Participate in and represent the company at local and international trade fairs and industry exhibitions
• Coordinate with the legal department to ensure compliant negotiation, execution and administration of distribution agreements

• University degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business
• Administration or a comparable field
• Several years of experience in supplier management, category management or procurement, ideally within Home & Personal Care, chemicals or ingredients distribution
• Strong understanding of raw materials, supplier landscapes and value chains in Home & Personal Care
• Proven experience in strategic negotiations and contract management
• Ability to think strategically and act entrepreneurially in a complex, international environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Structured, analytical and results-driven working style
• Fluent English required; German is an advantage
• Willingness to travel internationally