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Strategic Procurement Manager

4 months ago

Pittsburgh, United States LANXESS Full time

Who we are:
 

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries. Our core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good. 

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available

Join our Team

Job Highlights

Develop and recommend short- and long-term procurement strategies aimed at meeting raw material demand requirements for selected North American production sites in a manner that provides a secure supply of cost-competitive materials. Manage ongoing relationships with suppliers’ sales and internal business leaders. Analyze market structure, trends, technical developments and regulatory trends that impact competitiveness and/or affect availability and delivered cost of raw materials. Present formal strategies to regional and global leadership to enhance corporate procurement alignment and ensure the effective implementation of such strategies. Establish regional contracts from initial negotiation (including pricing, terms & conditions, etc.) through final agreement, with the approval of the appropriate LANXESS leadership. Negotiate resolution of disputes, changes in scope and raw material price changes with suppliers where applicable. Engage with internal site planning and business unit stakeholders to coordinate order placement of raw materials in accordance with established strategic directives. Present a “one voice” message to potential suppliers to conduct fair and effective bid processes; implement new supplier programs as needed to ensure procurement strategy execution. Ensure compliance of established departmental objectives with regard to supplier evaluations, sustainability initiatives, supplier visit reports, cost reduction reporting, etc. using the appropriate LANXESS tools.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Engineering or a closely related field. MBA is preferred. A minimum of 5 years relevant strategic procurement and/or commercial contracting experience or an MBA with 3 years of relevant experience is required. Professional Certification (C.P.M., CPSM) is a plus. Previous chemical Industry experience is strongly preferred. Knowledge of basic chemical manufacturing processes and of the major factors that influence markets and prices for the major materials that are within the position’s responsibility. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with individuals at all levels of LANXESS and supplier organizations are required.  Proven ability to develop and deliver persuasive argumentation in pricing and contract negotiations with vendors, as well as the ability to influence and persuade internal stakeholders to gain support for key procurement initiatives. Thorough understanding of the legal requirements and sensitivity of commercial contract law. Proven organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with minimal supervision. Must have the ability to organize diverse information, analyze and resolve disputes, understand internal customer requirements and make independent decisions. Strong analytical skills using PowerPoint and Excel. Must have the ability to quickly master internal LANXESS tools such as: SAP BW reports, supplier and contract databases, e-sourcing platform. This is a HYBRID role with the expectation to be on-site in the Pittsburgh office at least three days per week every week.

What we offer you:

Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. The established starting pay range for this position is $107,000. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level. Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care. Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate. Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning. Diversity:  LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

 
Join the LANXESS team