Manager, Chemicals Procurement

Manager, Chemicals Procurement

The Manager, Chemicals Procurement is responsible for category strategy within chemicals business areas, translating enterprise priorities into actionable plans that optimize cost, mitigate risk, and enhance operational effectiveness. The role ensures consistent, high-quality execution of sourcing and supplier strategies in alignment with Primient's operational and financial objectives.

The Manager, Chemicals Procurement leads assigned categories, driving supplier performance, contract execution, and initiatives that deliver sustainable value. Partners cross-functionally to inform decisions on cost, supply continuity, and risk, while advancing category performance through disciplined processes and continuous improvement aligned to enterprise priorities. Leads and develops a high-performing team, fostering accountability and results.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage Procurement Strategies
• Lead Strategic Sourcing and Negotiation Activities
• Manage Supplier and Partner Relationships
• Provide Market and Risk Intelligence
• Ensure Compliance and Contract Management Excellence
• 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
• Lead and Drive Performance
• Develop Talent and Capability

About You

Knowledge

• Business, commercial, and financial acumen
• Market intelligence and industry trends
• Strategic sourcing and category management principles
• Operational process understanding and total cost of ownership (TCO) concepts
• Contracting, legal, and compliance frameworks

Skills

• Strategic negotiation & problem solving
• Supplier management; including establishment and tracking of KPIs
• Data analytics and financial modeling (Excel, SAP, and other procurement tools)
• Project and change management
• Communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement
• Cross-functional collaboration and relationship building
• Ability to influence without formal authority
• Performance management and feedback delivery
• Leadership, coaching and team development

Mindsets

• Results driven and performance focused
• Data informed yet forward thinking
• Open minded and collaborative
• Innovative and willing to challenge the status quo
• Flexible and adaptable to evolving business priorities

Required and Preferred Education/Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field (required)
• Master's degree or MBA in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering (preferred)
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma (preferred)
• Coursework or certification in project management, continuous improvement, or communications (preferred)

Required and Preferred Work Experience

• 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.

The annual pay range estimated for this position is $ - $ and is bonus eligible.

Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities. During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes :

• Competitive Pay
• Multiple Healthcare plan choices
• Dental and vision insurance
• A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
• Paid holidays & vacation
• Floating days off
• Parental leave for new parents
• Employee resource groups
• Learning & development programs
• Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future

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