Global Procurement Specialist - Chemicals Category
Core
Lead global procurement strategy and execution for chemical raw materials, focusing on cost savings, supply assurance, and risk reduction for the Americas region.
Role type
Senior Procurement Category Specialist (Chemicals)
Builds
Global sourcing solutions and supplier agreements for chemical subcategories (colorants, inorganics, specialty chemicals)
Domain
Industrial Manufacturing / Chemical Supply Chain
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, contract management, spend analysis, market intelligence, risk mitigation, stakeholder management, SAP/GEP proficiency
Preferred skills
Experience with global matrixed environments, New Product Introduction (NPI) sourcing, process improvement methodologies
Technologies
SAP, GEP
Responsibilities
Lead supplier negotiations and competitive bidding for assigned chemical materials; Conduct spend analysis and market assessments to drive cost reduction; Manage supplier relationships and performance reviews; Execute complex contract negotiations with legal and business stakeholders; Support category strategies for colorants, inorganics, and specialty chemicals; Collaborate with global teams across time zones to ensure supply continuity.
