Procurement Manager

1 week 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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