Strategic Procurement Manager - Chemicals

Key Responsibilities

• Support the strategic direction for the Chemicals procurement strategy working directly with Functional team members and Procurement team within PPC to lead and influence best practices from both a commercial and operations perspective.
• Collaborate with Business Partners, Teams, and Procurement partners to understand requirements and resolve issues promptly.
• Sourcing projects (where applicable) for critical categories using the sourcing process.
• Review purchase orders/requisitions to ensure compliance with company procedures.
• Identify and implement solutions to lead incremental cost reductions and cost avoidance opportunities through category knowledge by researching and understanding industry trends/Feedstocks and market movements.
• Develop communication reviews with leadership, reviewing critical suppliers, upcoming projects and an understanding of the forward needs.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and translate that thinking into robust and well-crafted category strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with other functions.
• Fundamental understanding of the relationship between Procurement and other business functions and processes.
• Penchant for challenging the status quo, but with an ability to influence and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and initiatives.
• Self-starter, with the ability to act independently and deliver results.
• Keep fully abreast of applicable market conditions and industry trends.
• Develop and cultivate important supplier relationships.
• Negotiate and formalize new supply agreements that provide a strategic advantage to the company.
• Develop and execute approaches that minimize supply and cost risks.
• Address and resolve quality issues and supplier disputes in a manner that is fair but protects the company's interests.
• Network with company leaders and stakeholders to build a robust pipeline of sourcing productivity initiatives and work cross-functionally to execute those opportunities consistent with project timelines.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in business, engineering, or related; OR equivalent combination of experience, skills, and expertise.
• MBA Preferred
• 10+ years related experience in strategic sourcing and management.
• 5+ years' experience in Savings project management.
• Experience in purchasing, marketing, commercial, or negotiations.
• Leverage Lean Six Sigma, purchasing/supply chain, or similar certifications such as APICS.