Chemical Procurement Leader

2 months ago


Houston, United States DSJ Global Full time

This role will focus on Chemical procurement of Commodites, Speciality Chemicals, Catalyst, Precious Metals, Creating and managing Category Strategies. With a base boilerplate of procurement consisting of - Contract management, Supplier relationship management, and Negotiations, and Cost Savings Initiatives.


JOB TITLE: Senior Category Manager / Procurement Leader

REPORTS TO: SVP – Supply Chain & Purchasing

Location: Houston TX (Energy Corridor location) - Westheimer Rd

Work Type: Hybrid - 3 Days on 2 days remote

Salary: 140- 150K + Bonus


Chemcials this role will be focused on.

Catalyst, Minerals, Polymers, Petrochemicals, Fertilizers & Inorganic chemicals. Ethylene, Benzene, Chlorine, Sulfuric Acid, Plastics, Synthetic Fibers and Rubbers, Pigments, Paints, Coatings.


Primary Job Functions:


  • Create the Chemical Division Category Strategies from Scratch and control the entire procurement division of chemicals.
  • Implements a Commodity Procurement and inventory strategy that supports a company's manufacturing supply chain.
  • Manages the policies and processes to purchase raw materials required to process and manufacture products, conduct research, or enable other business activities.
  • Monitors and analyzes the commodities market, global economic conditions, and events to make informed purchase decisions.
  • Identifies, evaluates, and monitors suppliers and develops relationships to provide reliable sourcing and ensure the quality and availability of required commodities.
  • Oversees bidding and contract negotiations to obtain the best pricing to meet commodity needs.
  • Analyzes inventory levels, manufacturing schedules, and long-term business objectives to plan and manage purchases.
  • Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget.
  • Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.
  • Proficiency with Oracle, SAP or Similar Systems.


Minimum Requirements


  • Requires a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management or equivalent.
  • 5+ Years of relevant experience, preferably in the Chemicals industry.


Additional Skills

  • Ability and desire to provide superior customer service.
  • Ability to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
  • Superior ethics and integrity. Ability to maintain confidentiality of all employee and company information.
  • Strong analytical skills and individual judgment to review and evaluate information and determine whether events or processes comply with requirements and provide recommendations.
  • Proficiency with Oracle, SAP or similar system.
  • Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Strong communication skills both verbally and in written form.
  • Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, with strong spelling, grammar, and composition.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills including effective time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
  • Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions and opinions in check even in very difficult situations. Flexibility and adaptability to change.
  • High degree of reliability, dependability, and initiative to fulfill obligations by working under general supervision.
  • Ability to prioritize own work to meet deadlines and complete required tasks.



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