Senior Procurement Manager

Company Overview

Perimeter Solutions is a premier global solutions provider, producing high-quality lubricant additives and firefighting chemicals. We develop products that impact critically important issues of life – issues where there often is no room for error and the job doesn’t offer second chances.

At Perimeter, we characterize the solutions we develop as ‘Solutions that Save’ – because it helps underscore what we are trying to accomplish for our customers, and the world at large, across all our business segments.

The Senior Procurement Manager works collaboratively with all nodes of Supply Chain (Customer, manufacturing, Transportation and Warehousing and Finance) to develop best services and most cost‑effective services across raw materials, services, lands and all purchases in retardant business. This role works very closely with Supply Chain senior manager to develop and execute short‑ and long‑term procurement plans and objectives. This role is responsible for the planning, inventory management and purchasing of raw materials and components critical for successful operations in North America.

This individual will play a critical role in co‑leading Integrated Business planning monthly meetings. The ownership includes all the material planning but is not limited to all productivity requirements for the retardant business.

• Co‑leadership of business integration planning meetings including SIOP deliverables
• Develop and implement strategic procurement plans aligned with target spending and savings
• Responsible for the timely placement and execution of purchase orders to meet delivery requirements and deadlines for materials
• Lead sourcing initiatives to identify cost savings and value creation opportunities
• Manage procurement activities for all spending categories and all materials, including setting appropriate stock levels, ordering on time, and production material build plans
• Develop, track, and perform analytics on key functional performance metrics; identify and communicate issues and opportunities for improvement during BIP review
• Identify, communicate, and drive resolution of all procurement activities, including but not limited to raw material delivery, quality or other issues impacting the ability to meet operational and business plans
• Work effectively cross‑functionally to identify, communicate, and resolve issues and implement improvements
• Communicate at all organizational levels to build understanding and consensus regarding risks, opportunities, and action plans
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers; lead negotiations for contracts, price agreements, and service level agreements
• Develop strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and service performance while maintaining cost effectiveness (target OTIF 100%)
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance through KPIs and regular reviews
• Ensure all contracts comply with company policies, legal requirements and risk standards, including but not limited to SOX controls
• Champion procurement system optimization and digital procurement tools
• Collaborate closely with finance, operations, legal, and supply chain departments to support business needs
• Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives within procurement operations
• Develop and manage supplier risk mitigation strategies, resolving risks with a sense of urgency and 100% communication
• Achieve annual productivity targets, delivering on time and per target

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or Logistics, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 8‑12+ years’ experience in a procurement role with specific experience in supply planning, materials management and purchasing
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and contract management
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems required; use of Net Suite is a plus
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills

• MBA or advanced business degree
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS or CSCP
• Experience managing large procurement budgets and complex supplier networks

Perimeter Solutions offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays among others.

Salary Description $113,724 - $164,900