Indirect Sourcing Manager

WE are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of Superabsorbers that keep the skin of babies and adults dry all over the world. Together in the US we work at the Greensboro, Norh Carolina, location on diverse and challenging projects in a modern, innovative, and creative environment. The foundation of our success is the knowledge, dedication, and commitment of our employees.

Together, WE shape our future.

Performance-based compensation, support for personal development, and professional training are a given for us. The "WE" spirit leads to success.

Operational Management

• Daily review of stores material requisitions from MRP Run
• Process requisitions to purchase orders
• Expedite orders for stores to ensure delivery dates are being met
• Set up new suppliers based on procurement guidelines (Integrity Next)
• Conduct/lead inventory review along with maintenance group

Strategic Sourcing

• Manage key supplier relationships including contract/price negotiations as it pertains to the self-assigned categories, including preparation and evaluation of the bid documents. Negotiate the optimization/extension of existing contracts and catalogs, including the generation of new contracts and catalogs.
• Negotiates purchase of goods and/or services assuring highest quality and cost effectiveness
• Ensures Stockhausen protection relative to quality management, licensing, insurance, taxes, financial stability and schedule of suppliers and contractors performing for Stockhausen
• Evaluates performance of suppliers and contractors and recommends removals and additions to the approved bidders/suppliers list as necessary.
• Manages and maintains electronic catalogs for e-procurement for total process efficiency, productivity, cost savings and contract price compliance.
• Provides training and troubleshooting for the requester user community
• Identify and document savings potential, especially in terms of sustainability and EBIT relevance
• Support compliance standards for Stockhausen policy and commercial contracts

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree strongly preferred (Technical Degree a plus) with 6-10 yrs. Purchasing experience in a related field of expertise
• Or in other fields with focus on internal and/or external customers or a minimum of 15 yrs.experience in the chemical industry preferred
• Must possess knowledge of business law, accounting principles, state tax laws
• Demonstrate and foster by example, a sense of urgency, strong commitment/accountability, and sound decision-making to achieve goals
• Outstanding negotiation skills
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on Stockhausen’s success
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to deliver with clarity
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software solutions
• High-level of quality and safety awareness
• SAP experience and knowledge of E-Commerce Tools
• Overall, Grit (one of our company values)

• #Onboarding
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  Intensive on-the-job training
• #Pioneering work
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  The opportunity to actively shape our future and our success during an exciting phase in the company’s history
• #Other Goodies
  : benefits and compensation package including but not limited to medical, dental, FSA, HSA, 401k