Senior Procurement Manager- Site & Maintenance Category

Job : 41922 |
Location: The Woodlands, Texas, USA |
Work Model: Onsite

As Senior Procurement Manager – Site & Maintenance
, you will drive end-to-end sourcing strategies across key indirect categories — including facilities management, MRO, utilities, energy, and fluids — ensuring Clariant's production sites and offices operate at peak efficiency. Working at the intersection of strategy and execution, you will deliver measurable P&L impact through savings initiatives, supplier development, and value transformation projects, while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and global procurement teams.

This is a high-visibility role that offers the autonomy to shape category strategy, challenge the status quo, and elevate procurement as a true business partner — making it an ideal opportunity for an ambitious, agile procurement professional looking to make a tangible impact at a leading global specialty chemicals company.

• Define and regularly review category strategies for Site & Maintenance (facilities management, MRO, utilities, energy, and fluids) in alignment with the regional Head of Indirect Spend, leveraging procurement analytics tools, commodity forecasts, and market intelligence
• Implement site & maintenance sourcing best practices using a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach to drive efficiency and cost optimization
• Deliver business objectives against clear financial and non-financial KPIs, ensuring measurable P&L impact across the organization
• Manage and optimize the existing supplier base while proactively identifying, developing, and onboarding new suppliers to challenge and improve current performance
• Drive supplier base simplification and tail spend management to reduce complexity and increase procurement efficiency
• Lead value transformation projects in close coordination with regional and global stakeholders, from ideation through to execution
• Build and manage strong relationships with strategic suppliers and key stakeholders across all business units and locations
• Actively participate in regional and global performance management forums, including the Indirect Spend Steer Co
• Simplify and automate non-value-added procurement activities to free up capacity for higher-impact initiatives
• Execute multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously with an agile mindset, sense of urgency, and a results-driven approach
• Elevate the value perception of procurement within each business unit by consistently delivering tangible, quantifiable outcomes

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field with preferably 10+ years of proven procurement experience in a multinational organization; MBA is a plus
• Demonstrated track record in indirect categories such as facilities management, MRO, utilities, or energy
• In-depth category knowledge and ability to develop and execute strategic sourcing plans with clear KPIs and measurable outcomes
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is a plus
• Continuous Improvement certification (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma) is an advantage
• Willingness to travel up to 20%, primarily within the United States

• Paid Holidays
• PTO time with a carry-over benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• EAP Program
• Spending and Savings Accounts
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Auto/Home Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Plan

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units:
Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and…