Associate Procurement Manager
Core
Develop and execute procurement strategies for direct and indirect categories to optimize cost, quality, and supplier performance.
Role type
Associate Procurement Manager
Builds
Procurement strategies and supplier relationships for Chemicals, Packaging, Contract Manufacturing, Business services, Capex, Equipment & Logistics
Domain
Chemical industry procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic planning, contract negotiation, cost optimization, process improvement, digitalization, stakeholder management, supplier risk management, team leadership, analytical problem-solving
Preferred skills
Master's degree, Chemical industry experience
Technologies
Procurement automation tools, digitalization platforms
Responsibilities
Develop procurement strategies, drive cost savings initiatives, lead process improvements, manage supplier relationships, coach and mentor team members, implement innovative sourcing solutions
Seniority
Mid-level, people manager