Procurement Manager

3 weeks ago


Charlotte, United States DSJ Global Full time

Procurement Category Manager - Specialty Chemicals

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Hybrid Schedule

A key global sustainable leader in Specialty Chemicals is seeking a Regional Category Manager - Raw Materials to bridge the regional needs with the global strategy for direct procurement (raw chemicals, feedstock, etc.) This well-established organization is experiencing substantial growth and is expanding out their Procurement team. The successful candidate will hold experience sourcing raw materials within a chemical manufacturing environment.

Regional Category Manager Main Responsibilities

  • Manage all strategic procurement aspects (spend, cost reductions, vendor management, working capital, risk management, sustainability) of the regional direct spend category
  • Identify new suppliers for existing and new raw materials, feedstock, and specialty chemicals for the North American region
  • Build the bridge between regional needs and global category strategy
  • Follow functional lead by the Global Category Manager
  • Conduct risk assessment for the regional category and define clear mitigation action plan
  • Keep abreast of and monitor procurement of market pricing trends of key raw materials and feedstock within the Chemicals space
  • Manage supplier performance, Vendor On-Boarding and compliance for respective category, plus creation of APAPs for new raw materials
  • Driving sustainable sourcing agenda for regional category
  • Lead and support Internal and External Audits ISO, Blue sign, Responsible Care etc
  • Approve PO/ Contracts in accordance with the set DoA Value
  • Clarify monthly major PPV for respective category

Category Manager Required Competencies

  1. Procurement Expertise: Proven track record in direct procurement within the chemicals industry.
  2. Chemical Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of chemical manufacturing processes, raw materials sourcing, and the complexities of working with specialty chemicals.
  3. Global Strategy Alignment: Demonstrated ability to align regional procurement activities with global category strategies, ensuring consistency and efficiency across different markets.
  4. Market Awareness: Strong awareness of market dynamics within the chemical industry, including pricing trends, supply chain challenges, and emerging suppliers.
  5. Sustainability Focus: Commitment to integrating sustainability principles into procurement practices within the chemical industry, such as promoting eco-friendly materials and reducing environmental impact.
  6. Financial Acumen: Ability to manage procurement budgets, approve contracts within delegated authority limits, and analyze financial metrics such as Price Purchase Variances (PPV) to drive cost efficiencies within the chemicals category.


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