Regional Direct Category Buyer – NORAM
Core
Managing an evolving spend portfolio for packaging commodities across Roquette facilities in Canada and the continental United States (NORAM region), implementing international framework agreements, and managing the full purchasing process.
Role type
Senior Direct Category Buyer (Packaging)
Builds
Packaging commodity supply chain for Roquette HPS facilities in Midland, MI; Institute, WV; Plaquemine, LA; Newark, DE, with potential expansion to Portage la Prairie, MB; Gurnee, IL; and Keokuk, IA.
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Food ingredients / Pharmaceuticals / Packaging
Required skills
Commodity sourcing, Supplier management, Strategic sourcing, Contract negotiation, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, SAP procurement systems, Supplier performance management, KPI reporting, Stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Packaging commodity market knowledge, Technical knowledge of Packaging and Chemicals, Cross-functional collaboration, International team collaboration
Technologies
SAP
Responsibilities
Lead sourcing activities, supplier selection, and contract execution; Develop and implement regional purchasing strategies; Partner with Supply Chain, Logistics, Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing; Negotiate and manage supplier contracts; Monitor supplier performance for compliance; Track and report purchasing KPIs and savings initiatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC