Sr. Manager, Global Strategic Sourcing
3 weeks ago
Company Overview
Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility to make the world a better place. Their specialty ingredients and high-performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value-added solutions. Key industries served include household products, coatings & adhesives, energy & electronics, healthcare, food & beverages, agriculture, transportation, and paper & packaging. A Responsible Care® company, Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities. The company’s global integrated supply chain offers the customer product consistency, easy access, supply security and reasonable turnaround on delivery. Aurorium is committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control and safety.
Job Summary:
The Global Strategic Sr. Procurement Manager will establish and drive procurement of material and services in alignment with business leadership of the assigned business per the annual operating plan and strategic plan. You will have global responsibility for driving competitive commodity and category supply strategies in the chemical space to achieve lowest total cost , reduced working capital via high growth region sourcing, value engineering and sole/ single source elimination. You will manage supplier performance to support your business unit and ensure supply continuity. You will ensure compliance with company business policies and procedures, export /import regulations. The position will report into the Sr. Director, Global Procurement. The successful candidate must have a proven track record of team management, purchasing strategy development and execution, effective negotiation skills, cost reduction and productivity improvement.
Responsibilities
Role Specific Responsibilities:
- Build trust and relationships with business leaders of assigned portfolios
- Develop and implement a comprehensive Procurement strategy aligned with the company’s overall strategic business objectives and operating goals
- Lead a high-performing team, providing guidance and fostering a culture of procurement excellence that is measured through goals and KPIs
- Develop long term sourcing strategies and actionable steps to improve assigned portfolio with clear business engagement and market intelligence
- Ensure best purchasing value and competitive advantage through the purchasing of direct materials to support business worldwide
- Work with global counterparts on supplier development & strategic sourcing from other regions
- Identify strategically important suppliers and negotiate contracts to ensure supply of critical raw materials. Monitor vendor reliability and performance.
- Identify and drive productivity improvements, typically working within cross[1]functional teams
- Enhance security of supply by identifying/developing new sources to reduce risk exposure
- Act as the principal line of communication between suppliers/markets and the organization
- Work with Legal to ensure appropriate and effective contracts are implemented
- Assist in effective raw materials inventory management
Compliance:
- Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements
- Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents, and near misses promptly
- Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times
Problem Solving and Innovation:
- Active participation within continuous improvement activities
- Participates in problem solving
- Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business
- Assists in the training, mentoring and assessment of other team members
- Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance
Qualifications/Desired Skills
Education and Qualifications:
- Business or Technical Bachelor’s Degree
- 10 years of global leading experience within Purchasing or Supply Chain function
Experience:
- Experience of managing a team
- Experience in chemical manufacturing environment preferred
- Proven track record of driving cost savings, supplier performance improvement and supply chain optimization
- Strong negotiation, communication, and contract management skills, with a keen understanding of legal and financial aspects of Procurement
- Quickly able to pivot priorities, mitigate risk, and develop actions to deliver results
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the company
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
- Strong working knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office, Power BI
- Knowledge of process improvement (Six Sigma, MRP, others)
- Experience working for a Matrix Organization
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Global Leadership experience in Supply Management/Sourcing/Procurement/Business
- Demonstrated Business and financial acumen
- Experience with SAP, E Sourcing Platforms, Request for Quotation Tools, Project Management Tools
- International experience with exposure to High Growth Regions
- Cross functional experience at the interfaces of engineering/technology, operations, sales/marketing
- Embodies the core values of Aurorium:
- credible: keeps their word and honors their commitments, acts with integrity, and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actions
- outcome-oriented: adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything they do, to deliver results with real impact
- driven: passionate about delivering authentic, world-class experiences that engage customers and inspire greatness
- empowered accountability: empowered to achieve common goals and accountable for delivering performances and results that exceed standards
If you have the energy, drive, and passion for joining the Aurorium team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today
Aurorium offers competitive total compensation packages, including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.
Aurorium is a global Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.
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