Lead procurement and strategic sourcing of raw material chemicals for a consumer-products manufacturer's product lines. Builds global sourcing strategy, negotiates long-term agreements, manages supplier performance and supply risk, and gives Finance and the business reliable cost forecasts in volatile markets. Works closely with Finance, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Engineering and Sales and Marketing.
What you’ll own
Develop and run global sourcing strategies for raw material chemicals across the company's product lines
Track global chemical market trends, feedstocks and geopolitical factors; forecast costs and align annual financial plans with Finance
Use spend analysis and market intelligence to identify and deliver cost-saving and value initiatives
Identify, evaluate and onboard chemical manufacturers and distributors; lead complex negotiations and long-term agreements
Run a supplier performance program (quality, on-time delivery, risk) across a segmented supply base
Build dual- and multi-sourcing for critical materials, and manage disruptions with contingency plans
Partner with Regulatory and Quality so suppliers meet global requirements (REACH, RoHS, FDA, EPA, OSHA, ISO)
Coordinate with supply chain planning on inventory and lead times, and support new product development by sourcing and qualifying new materials
What we’re looking for
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, supply chain or business; MBA or advanced degree preferred
10+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement in chemical, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, consumer packaged goods or manufacturing industries
Has managed a large annual raw material spend portfolio
Global sourcing, supplier negotiation and contract management experience; ERP experience preferred
Comfortable with formula-based pricing, commodity indexes and forecasting; strong Excel and Power BI skills
Domestic and international travel of roughly 25-35%
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
