Senior Manager​/Associate Director Procurement; m​/f​/x - Midwest

Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, Munich (), as a listed private equity holding company, acquires medium-sized companies in special situations, which show significant operational improvement potential and are sold again after undergoing a repositioning and stabilization process. Mutares actively support its portfolio companies with its own investment and operations teams and through strategic add-on acquisitions. The focus is on companies with revenues ranging from USD 120 million to USD 850 million, across various industries.

The aim is to achieve a clear value increase with a focus on sustainable, long-term growth of the portfolio company.

• Lead the strategic and operational sourcing of key feed stocks and intermediates across oxo-chemicals, aromatics, carbonyls, and polymer precursors
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that enhance cost competitiveness, supply security, and supplier diversification
• Conduct market, cost-structure, and price analyses for both feed stocks and intermediates with commodity-driven or regulated dynamics
• Negotiate long-term agreements with producers and distributors, incorporating indexation, volume alignment, and risk-mitigation mechanisms
• Deliver tangible financial impact through supplier consolidation, process optimization, and improved commercial terms
• Partner closely with the Mutares cross-functional restructuring team to align decisions and ensure effective execution of procurement initiatives

• Degree in business, economics, engineering, supply chain, or related field
• At least 6 years of chemical-sector procurement experience, including leading and developing procurement initiatives
• Solid upstream chemical supply-chain knowledge paired with a track record in complex contract negotiation and cost improvement
• Analytical, hands-on, and entrepreneurial mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Business fluency in English & willingness to travel up to 4 days per week across the US

• Work in a highly motivated, international, committed, and agile team that enjoys working together
• Exciting work environment with varied challenges, strategic influence, and tasks for continuous personal and professional development
• Flat hierarchies, fast decision-making processes, and room for your own ideas
• Regular team events and offsites