Head of Manufacturing, NAM Procurement

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

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As Head of Contract Manufacturing Procurement, North America, you will report into the Sr. Director, NA Procurement and will be responsible for covering all facets of procurement with contract manufacturers and tollers across the organization's different business units in North America. This is a critical role on our Procurement team, with a large, complex scope of responsibilities within the category.

You will create foundational value for all stakeholder to create a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Responsibilities will include all aspects of procurement within Contract Manufacturing and will work to achieve and exceed quality, cost, and service performance targets for North America operations.

This role will work with cross-functional teams in North America and globally to create, maintain, and/or change supply strategies to deliver an effective and sustainable Total Cost of Ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a sourcing strategy in partnership with our stakeholders to achieve cost savings and drive operational efficiencies.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure consistent and reliable supply of high-quality products and services.
• Identify new supplier opportunities and negotiate favorable terms and conditions to drive cost savings.
• Establish and implement supplier performance metrics and KPIs to drive continuous improvement and ensure supplier compliance with ethical, legal, and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to ensure alignment and achievement of sourcing goals.
• Manage a team of sourcing professionals, providing leadership, coaching, and development opportunities to ensure high performance.
• Stay current with industry trends and developments and proactively identify opportunities to enhance the organization's sourcing capabilities.
• Identify procurement processes and policies for alignment at the country, region, and global levels
• Ensure sourcing strategies support working capital goals of the business.
• Build partnerships with Engineering and Project teams to support new product development and introductions. Where appropriate, develop the procurement strategy for each project.
• Collaboratively perform make/buy analysis to help guide sound in sourcing/outsourcing decisions.
• Expand RFQ process to ensure relevant stakeholder, technical, and end-user reviews are incorporated, and recorded in the review and decision-making process.
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance following placement to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize supply chain disruptions and ensure business continuity.
• Conduct market analysis and monitor industry trends to identify potential opportunities and risks in the global sourcing landscape.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure sourcing activities comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Manage vendor selection and qualification processes to ensure that all suppliers meet the company's quality standards, pricing expectations, and delivery requirements.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging and implementing best practices across the sourcing…