Category Buyer Director

2 days ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States Mitsubishi Chemical Group Full time
Job Title: Directs Category Buyer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Directs Category Buyer to join our team at Mitsubishi Chemical Group. As a key member of our procurement organization, you will be responsible for strategically sourcing and managing commodities spend for our MMA & Derivatives division.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Define and own strategies for commodities procurement, aligning with local business team and regional category team strategies and targets.
  • Ensure transparency of all contracts, reviewing terms and validity frequently, and managing the contract portfolio of responsibility.
  • Deliver qualitative and quantitative results for the spend area of responsibility, supporting the achievement of regional category targets.
  • Effectively source and engage reliable vendors for the assigned area of spend.
  • Analyze the spend profile on quality, cost, and delivery, ensuring high data integrity in all regional MCG procurement systems.
  • Consult and collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage spend across business units.
  • Collaborate with the wider global procurement organization, particularly with procurement operations teams (Regional Hub).
  • Ensure compliant purchasing within North America in the dedicated spend area.
  • Support MCG's critical activities in the areas of ESG, KAITEKI, and HSE.
  • Support efforts within MCG procurement organization to optimize and digitize transactional activities.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., supply chain management, engineering, STEM, etc.).
  • Master's degree or MBA is a preferred.
  • 7-10 years' experience in raw materials procurement in an international environment, preferably in chemicals, automotive, or electronics industry.
  • Performing contract negotiations (incl. negotiation of terms and conditions), running large-scale competitive sourcing events, working closely with other business functions, coordination of supplier implementations, and managing key supplier relationships to drive continuous improvement.
  • Strategic chemicals sourcing, including category strategy development.
  • Experience in procurement for the Chemical Commodities is preferred.
  • Proficient in MS Office, spend analytics tools, e-sourcing platforms, project management, and effective presentations.
  • Business fluent in English.
  • Good decision-making, prone to strategic thinking.
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Building effective relationships with stakeholders from varied backgrounds.
  • Ownership-oriented approach in the professional environment.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary range: $150,000 - $160,000.
  • Benefits begin on DAY 1.
  • Employee Assistance Programs.
  • Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group values diversity in the workplace, is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law.



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