Supervisor Direct Procurement (Wetlaid/Airlaid, Carded/Spunlace, Spunbond/Film)

Overview

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real.

For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive.

Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations.

By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices.

With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Operational Coordination
• Lead and manage a network of Buyers across EU sites.
• Coordinate day-to-day procurement activities, ensuring timely purchase order execution and material availability.
• Act as the main escalation point for operational issues such as supply shortages, delays, and production risks.
• Ensure alignment and consistency across sites in procurement execution and supplier communication.
• Drive performance through KPIs including service level, supply continuity, inventory health, and responsiveness.
• Provide coaching, development, and guidance to enhance team effectiveness and collaboration.
• Foster coordination between Procurement, Planning, and Supply Chain teams at site level.
• Procurement Execution & Supply Assurance
• Ensure uninterrupted supply of raw materials to support continuous manufacturing operations.
• Oversee purchase order execution, demand adjustments, and supplier follow-up to mitigate risks.
• Monitor and manage operational procurement activities including delivery schedules, inventory levels, and consumption patterns.
• Ensure adherence to supplier allocation strategies and sourcing frameworks defined at central level.
• Support implementation of sourcing decisions, contracts, and pricing frameworks across sites.
• Manage and resolve day-to-day supply chain disruptions impacting production.
• Technology Alignment & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Act as the key procurement representative for a group of technologies across European sites.
• Ensure alignment between procurement execution and technical requirements of production and product specifications.
• Collaborate closely with Innovation, Product Development, Quality, Regulatory and Operations teams on:
• New material qualifications
• Product or process changes
• Supplier onboarding and validation
• Support implementation of technical projects and material changes across sites.
• Ensure standardization and consistency in material usage and practices across the network.
• Process Governance & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contracts, and governance frameworks.
• Maintain alignment with centrally defined sourcing strategies, pricing structures, and supplier agreements.
• Monitor adherence to allocation rules, consumption guidelines, and procurement controls.
• Drive standardization of procurement processes across all sites assigned.
• Support reporting, audits, and performance tracking activities.
• Supplier & Market Coordination
• Coordinate with key suppliers to ensure smooth execution and issue resolution.
• Support supplier performance monitoring including delivery reliability and responsiveness.
• Maintain awareness of market dynamics in key raw materials supply (availability, lead times, volatility) and escalate risks proactively.
• Collaborate with central procurement teams to ensure effective implementation of supplier strategies at site level.

Qualifications

• Education or relevant professional experience in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or related roles.
• Proven capability or initial experience in team management or coordination of cross-functional teams.
• Exposure to direct materials procurement, preferably within manufacturing environments.
• Basic understanding of supplier markets and dynamics for raw materials.
• Experience in supplier negotiation and relationship management.
• Familiarity with procurement systems and ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics or similar).
• Fluency in English (mandatory); Spanish, German, or French is a plus.
• Strong coordination, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-site, cross-functional environment with a hands-on and operational mindset.