Global Materials Manager

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Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility to make the world a better place. Their specialty ingredients and high‑performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value‑added solutions. Key industries served include healthcare, personal & home care, mobility, infrastructure, and paper & packaging. Aurora is a Responsible Care® company, follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities, and operates at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control, and safety.

Aurorium is currently seeking a Global Materials Manager to be located at one of our manufacturing facilities in the US. The role supports global sourcing project execution of all aspects of the procurement process relating to tolling, packaging, and direct materials. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter focused on delivering results, able to work independently, identify and provide continuous‑improvement opportunities, and thrive in a team environment.

The role requires deep knowledge of the chemical industry, including raw‑material sourcing for specialty and commodity chemicals, supplier engagement across global markets, and alignment with R&D and commercial teams to support innovation and compliance.

Locations:
Indianapolis, Indiana;
Denham Springs, Louisiana;
Zeeland, Michigan;
Berkeley Heights, New Jersey;
Greensboro, North Carolina;
Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania;
Midlothian, Texas;
Pasadena, Texas

Commodities and Projects

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies that align with business objectives.
• Drive supplier innovation initiatives, ensuring access to new technologies and sustainable solutions.
• Partner with Finance to validate cost models, ensuring transparency in cost structures and savings tracking.
• Collaborate with regional/global peers to leverage spend across geographies and maximize value.
• Lead supplier / toller risk assessments and performance ratings (Scorecards) and develop risk mitigation strategies based on these exercises.
• Ensure business continuity planning with dual‑sourcing strategies where feasible.

Data Governance and Reporting

• Establish category dashboards and KPIs to support leadership decision‑making.
• Develop standardized reporting tools to enhance visibility of spend, supplier performance, and compliance.
• Utilize market intelligence platforms and networks to benchmark pricing and supply trends.
• Support and update digitalisation efforts by driving data integrity and process automation within SAP and procurement systems.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with global trade regulations, customs requirements, and import/export controls.
• Lead supplier audits to validate compliance with ESG, sustainability, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Monitor adherence to corporate anti‑bribery and anti‑corruption policies in supplier interactions.
• Comply with Aurorium Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements.

Problem Solving and Innovation

• Champion cross‑functional cost reduction and value engineering projects.
• Drive adoption of sustainable procurement practices, including carbon footprint reduction.
• Lead structured problem‑solving workshops (e.g., A3, DMAIC) to eliminate systemic sourcing issues.
• Foster supplier‑enabled innovation by organising joint development sessions with key vendors.

• Supply Chain / Engineering or Business Bachelor’s Degree and CPSM/CPIM/APICS or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated global raw‑material category management experience with multi‑million‑dollar spend responsibility.
• Experience leading cross‑border supplier negotiations and managing cultural differences.
• 5–10 years’ experience in sourcing / procurement capacity with a track record of supplier consolidation, network optimisation, and cost transformation initiatives.

• Experience negotiating agreements/contracts with a strong understanding of legal and commercial terms and…