Senior Procurement Manager

Company Overview

Perimeter Solutions is a premier global solutions provider, producing high-quality lubricant additives and firefighting chemicals. We develop products that impact critically important issues of life – issues where there often is no room for error and the job doesn’t offer second chances. At Perimeter, we characterize the solutions we develop as ‘Solutions that Save’ – because it helps underscore what we are trying to accomplish for our customers, and the world at large, across all our business segments.

Position Overview

The Senior Procurement Manager works collaboratively with all nodes of Supply Chain (Customer, manufacturing, Transportation and Warehousing and Finance) to develop best services and most cost-effective services across raw materials, services, lands and all purchases in retardant business. This role works very closely with the Supply Chain senior manager to develop and execute short- and long-term procurement plans and objectives. It is responsible for the planning, inventory management and purchasing of raw materials and components critical for successful operations in North America. This individual will play a critical role in co‑leading Integrated Business Planning monthly meetings. Ownership includes all material planning and productivity requirements for the retardant business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Co‑lead business integration planning meetings, including SIOP deliverables.
• Develop and implement strategic procurement plans aligned with target spending and savings.
• Timely placement and execution of purchase orders to meet delivery requirements and deadlines for materials.
• Lead sourcing initiatives to identify cost‑savings and value‑creation opportunities.
• Manage procurement activities for all spending categories and materials, set appropriate stock levels, and support production material build plans.
• Develop, track, and analyze key functional performance metrics.
• Identify and communicate issues and opportunities for improvement during BIP review.
• Drive resolution of procurement issues, including raw material delivery, quality, or other impacts on operational and business plans.
• Work cross‑functionally to identify, communicate, and resolve issues and implement improvements.
• Communicate effectively at all organizational levels to build understanding and consensus regarding risks, opportunities, and action plans.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers.
• Lead negotiations for contracts, price agreements, and service level agreements.
• Develop strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, service performance, and cost effectiveness (target OTIF 100%).
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance through KPIs and regular reviews.
• Ensure all contracts comply with company policies, legal requirements, and risk standards, including SOX controls.
• Champion procurement system optimization and digital procurement tools.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, legal, and supply chain departments to support business needs.
• Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives within procurement operations.
• Develop and manage supplier risk mitigation strategies, resolving risks with urgency and 100% communication.
• Achieve annual productivity targets delivering on time and per target.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or Logistics, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 8‑12+ years of experience in a procurement role with specific experience in supply planning, materials management, and purchasing.
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and contract management.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems required; use of NetSuite is a plus.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced business degree.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, or CSCP.
• Experience managing large procurement budgets and complex supplier networks.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Retirement savings plan.
• Sickness and accident benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Other health and wellbeing benefit programs.

Pay

Salary range: $109,175 – $158,304.52.