Senior Procurement Manager, Direct Materials

4 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States Penta Search Group Full time

Our client, a global leader in specialty chemicals, is seeking a seasoned Procurement Leader to drive the strategic sourcing of critical raw materials. This key role will play a pivotal part in shaping a world-class sourcing organization.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with 3 days spent in the office and 2 days working remotely. Reporting to the VP Procurement, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Developing and executing a procurement strategy for direct materials, fostering strategic business relationships both domestically and globally.
  • Selecting and negotiating with suppliers, with authority to issue purchase agreements, blanket orders, and purchase orders within corporate purchasing policy.
  • Ensuring the security of supply and total delivered cost improvements in alignment with business objectives.
  • Reviewing and negotiating monthly price changes in response to market fluctuations, advising business units on price trends, force majeures, and industry capacity changes.
  • Collaborating with R&D to identify and qualify new sources.
  • Working with Supply Chain and Marketing to support sales growth.

Requirements include:

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering, chemistry, or a related business field.
  • At least 7 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on sourcing raw materials within the chemical manufacturing or petrochemicals industry.
  • Experience with SAP is an advantage.


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