Chemical Procurement Leader
2 months ago
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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