Global Lead Buyer & Regional Coordinator – Raw Materials Purchasing X

Job Description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

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Key Responsibilities

1. Commodity & Strategy Management

• Develop and implement commodity strategies aligned with Corporate Purchasing
• Lead global and regional negotiations, RFQs, contract awards, and implementation
• Secure short- and long-term supply at competitive total cost, quality, and innovation standards
• Conduct market and cost modeling analysis to support sourcing decisions and identify cost reduction and value creation initiatives

2. Supply Assurance & Raw Material Coordination

• Ensure uninterrupted supplyofraw materials for planned production across assigned global and regional portfolios
• Support forecasting, budgeting, material planning, and inventory optimization to meet inventory targets and KPIs
• Monitor supply chain for efficiency opportunities and partner with Logistics, R&D, Finance, and Manufacturing

3. Supplier Relationship Management & Development

• Manage assigned global and regional supplier relationships, including performance reviews and executive engagement
• Source, evaluate, onboard, and develop new suppliers within assigned material cluster
• Drive Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) including segmentation and rationalization
• Lead quality issue resolution and escalation management in alignment with stakeholders
• Monitor and ensure communication offorecaststo suppliers

4. Market Intelligence & Risk Management

• Monitor macroeconomic and commodity market developments (feedstock trends, FX rates, inflation, regulatory changes, industry demand, regulations, market trends etc)
• Identify sourcing risks and opportunities
• Exchange regularly with Regional Management and Corporate Purchasing
• Support sustainability, compliance, and corporate initiatives (eg conflict minerals, environmental programs)

5. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as regional ambassador for Corporate Purchasing strategy and support plant purchasing teams on sourcing strategies
• Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, Quality, Legal, and ISCM (Inbound Supply Chain Management) to drive value and operational excellence
• Coordinate activities within the regional raw material cluster and represent Procurement in management forums

  6. Reporting & Systems Governance

  • Maintain material and supplier databases as needed forprice tracking, and procurement systems (SAP, sourcing tools, savings trackers)
  • Report savings, action plans, performance metrics, and provide input on raw material costs for P&L rollup and budgeting
  • Ensure compliance with all company and Corporate Purchasing policies

  7. Additional Responsibilities

  • Participate in audits and assessments to ensure quality supply standards
  • Travel approximately 20- 30% (international included)
  • Execute projects as assigned
  Additional Information

  THE PERKS

  • Immediate Benefits
  • Robust Total Rewards Package
  • Paid Time Off
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
  • Competitive Bonus Programs
  • Employes 401k Match
  • Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.
  • Hybrid Work
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
  • And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

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  Qualifications

  WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE
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  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management or related field
  • 5+ years of professional experience (3+ preferred in procurement, buying,…