Global Head of Procurement & Sustainability Strategy

Job in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, 45208, USA

Listing for: Emery Oleochemicals

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-29

Job specializations:

Business
Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Business Management

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 125000.00 150000.00 YEAR

Location

Cincinnati, OH

FLSA Status

Exempt

Position Summary

The Head of Procurement leads global sourcing strategy across fats & oils, chemicals, logistics, and indirect spend, supporting FA, Ozone, SE, and OB Segment operations while driving cost competitiveness and supply continuity.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute global procurement strategy aligned with operations and commercial goals.
Oversee sourcing of fats, oils, chemicals, and logistics services.
Manage global supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
Deliver cost savings and support financial planning.
Monitor commodity markets and mitigate supply risk.
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Commercial, Quality, and Supply Chain.
Lead sustainability and compliance initiatives.
Drive procurement systems and governance improvements.
Oversee inbound logistics and total delivered cost optimization.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
12–15+ years of procurement experience with leadership responsibility.
Strong background in commodity sourcing and chemical or oleo chemical industries.
ERP Experience (SAP Preferred).
Strong financial, analytical, and negotiation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or advanced degree.
Global sourcing experience.
Experience with sustainability certifications and ESG frameworks.

Working Conditions

Office and plant environment with travel requirements for supplier engagement.

Role Impact

This role directly influences raw material cost, plant reliability, commercial margins, and long-term sustainability strategy.

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