Senior Project Procurement Manager – Raw Materials (m/f/d)

Location: Hamburg, Norderstedt - tesa Headquarter
Entry as: Permanent
Work Area: Procurement

What you will do

Purpose of the Role
As a Senior Project Procurement Manager for chemical raw materials, you will represent Procurement as a core member of cross-functional innovation and development teams. You will drive the strategic sourcing of highly specialized chemical raw materials in a high-tech, IP-sensitive environment—supporting new product development from early ideation to industrialization. Your work ensures long-term, cost-efficient, and compliant material supply while enabling innovation and competitive advantage.

How You Will Make an Impact

Act as a strategic procurement partner for R&D and Business Units, aligning sourcing with innovation roadmaps.
Identify and qualify novel materials and suppliers to meet mid- to long-term innovation needs (2–10 years to market).
Lead global technology scouting through supplier networks, industry fairs, and digital platforms.
Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with global category strategy and internal governance.
Ensure early procurement involvement in project planning and execution, including kick-off and negotiation strategy.
Mitigate supply and IP risks through smart contract design and supplier diversification.
Lead complex contract negotiations, especially in niche or monopolistic technology segments.
Establish long-term collaboration frameworks (e.g., Supply Agreements, development agreements).
Drive supplier qualification processes in line with ISO, Ecovadis, and tesa’s Code of Conduct.
Support feasibility studies and cross-functional knowledge transfer.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations, including patent alignment and documentation for funded projects.

What you will need

Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Procurement, or a related field.
7–10 years of experience in strategic procurement, ideally in raw materials or the chemical industry.
Proven success in managing suppliers in innovation-driven, IP-sensitive contexts.
Strong negotiation skills with niche or monopolistic suppliers under high-risk conditions.
Expertise in contract design for risk mitigation and regulatory compliance.
Experience with SAP and digital procurement tools.
Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
Fluent in English; German or other languages are a plus.

What you can expect

tesa is one of the world's leading manufacturers of adhesive tape solutions, with a range of more than 7,000 products. With passion for technology, we drive innovation, reliability, and sustainability to shape a better future.

Our solutions make a difference in the work, products, and lives of our customers across a variety of industries, including Automotive, Electronics, and Home applications. With this, we address a broad segment of business customers, but also you as a private consumer.

You might be surprised to discover the many places where our adhesive solutions are at work, from the battery in your electric car, to the display of your mobile phone, and even in the elevator in your building. Wherever you look, you'll find tesa - holding the world together since more than 125 years.