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Process Owner (m/w/d) - part- or full-time (temp.)

CompanyBiesterfeld SE
LocationHamburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 8, 2026
About The Company
Biesterfeld SE is the holding company of the Biesterfeld Group, one of the international leading distribution and service companies in the field of plastics, rubber and specialty chemicals. Founded in 1906 in Hamburg, Germany, today the group has more than 1100 employees across more than 50 locations in Europe, South America, Asia and Africa and generates an annual revenue of 1.38 billion EUR (FY 2023). The fully family-owned company focuses on specialized market know-how, application-based technical advice and services and offers comprehensive product portfolios across numerous industries in the business units Standard Polymers, Engineered Polymers, Performance Polymers, Rubber, HealthCare, Industrial and Consumer.
About the Role

Your tasks

The Process Owner (PO) is the gate-keeper of an end‑to‑end process, ensuring its performance across all teams and functions. The PO acts within the assigned process as the connecting force that aligns people and decisions to drive value. He works closely with the Process Managers to assess the impact of change requests against the defined process logic.
This position is intended to be filled for one year with a possible extension for another six months.
Core tasks:
  • E2E process design: Define and maintain the end‑to‑end process design, ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment across the whole process
  • KPI execution & reporting: Track and optimize strategic KPIs together with Process Experts and Business Controlling as well as the entire Process Management Team
  • Continuous improvement: Analyze process performance and collaboration patterns to uncover efficiency gaps and improvement opportunities
  • Teams’ education: Support teams by explaining process standards and fostering consistent adoption across functions
  • Key interface: Central contact for Process Experts and operational teams to resolve issues and align execution standards 

Your tasks

Your profile

  • Advanced knowledge of one of the Biesterfeld core processes ‘Supplier to Contract’ and/or ‘Lead to Contract’ 
  • Interest in process management and resolving complexities
  • Good analytical skills with the ability to conduct detailed process analysis
  • Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders
  • Proficiency in creating clear and concise documentation
  • Very good communication skills, both written and verbal in German and English

Your profile

Our Offer

We would like to fill this position internally with one of our Biesterfeld experts. This position can be filled either with 50% or 100% of a full-time position. The job holder remains in his original company for the duration of this position.

Are you interested?

Then apply by email to k.hofmann@biesterfeld.com. If you have any questions in advance, please do not hesitate to contact the person responsible for this role, Ms Katrin Hofmann, on 040 / 32 00 80. We look forward to hearing from you!

Biesterfeld SE, People & Culture, Ferdinandstraße 41, 20095 Hamburg

Are you interested?

Are you interested?

Key Skills
End-to-End Process DesignKPI ExecutionKPI ReportingContinuous ImprovementProcess AnalysisStakeholder ManagementDocumentationCommunicationGerman LanguageEnglish Language
Categories
Management & LeadershipConsultingLogisticsAdministrative
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Process Owner acts as the gate-keeper for end-to-end processes, ensuring performance and alignment across all teams and functions. Key duties include designing process logic, tracking strategic KPIs, and fostering consistent adoption of process standards.
📋Job Type
permanent employee
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
492
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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