Manager, Chemicals Procurement

Responsibilities

• Manage Procurement Strategies
• Build and implement multi-year sourcing strategies that deliver cost savings, risk mitigation, and long-term value aligned with business objectives
• Establishes the strategic vision and guiding principles for the category across all regions
• Lead Strategic Sourcing and Negotiation Activities
• Lead high level, complex bids, and contract negotiations to secure best total value, quality, and performance across suppliers and regions
• Manage Supplier and Partner Relationships
• Establish performance review cadences with key suppliers to drive accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Provide Market and Risk Intelligence
• Lead market and risk intelligence for the category by delivering forward‑looking insights on market dynamics, commodity pricing, and supply chain vulnerabilities
• Provide strategic guidance that empowers executive and operational decision‑making
• Ensure Compliance and Contract Management Excellence
• Oversee contract lifecycle management to ensure adherence to legal, safety, sustainability, and ethical standards
• Manage sourcing strategies for process chemicals, ingredients, and commodities in volatile markets
• Oversee price risk management, including hedging exposure through OTC financial tools
• Partner with R&D, Quality, and Production to align materials with formulation and process needs
• Engage and Align with Key Stakeholders
• Collaborate across business units and functions to align category strategies with organizational priorities and operational needs
• Lead and Drive Performance
• Set clear expectations, monitor results, and hold the team accountable for delivering against goals
• Develop Talent and Capability
• Coach and support team members to build skills, enhance performance, and enable long‑term growth

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field (required)
• 5–7 years of procurement or category management experience (required)
• Proven success developing and executing strategic sourcing strategies across various spend categories (required)
• Experience in listed categories (preferred)
• Prior exposure to senior leadership and executive‑level stakeholder management (preferred)
• Deep understanding of global chemical and commodity markets, including price risk management and hedging strategies
• Experience in chemical sourcing, logistics, and compliance with REACH/TSCA and other regulatory frameworks.
• Proven analytical and financial acumen to manage volatility and optimize total cost of supply.