Solenis

Head of Specialty Chemicals Procurement

Solenis

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $121,500 - $202,500 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Develop and execute a sourcing strategy for Specialty Chemicals in partnership with our global team, 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 manage 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 R&D, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to ensure alignment and achievement of sourcing goals
  • Manage a team of Category Managers , providing leadership, coaching, and development opportunities to drive 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 insourcing/outsourcing outcomes
  • 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 leverage industry intels 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 function
  • Work closely with the finance team to develop and manage budgets and forecasts for sourcing activities

Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Technical or Business related field
  • MBA preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Sourcing/Procurement, and leading projects/teams
  • 5+ years of relevant experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Experience creating category strategies/SWOT analysis type assessments of supply base
  • Prior experience performing make/buy decisions that shaped supply chain strategy and produced demonstrated customer service improvements
  • Strong negotiation skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong supplier relationships
  • Demonstrated success in driving cost savings and improving operational efficiencies
  • Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and develop strategies based on data-driven insights
  • Strong understanding of ethical, legal, and environmental standards related to sourcing and supply chain management
  • Experience in project purchasing, contract negotiation and execution, and risk management
  • Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and tools (5S, VSM, Kaizen, KPI’s)
  • SAP experience preferred.
  • Must be able learn quickly and work in a challenging environment
Benefits
  • medical insurance
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
Supply Chain ManagementSourcingProcurementCategory StrategiesSWOT AnalysisMake/Buy AnalysisContract NegotiationRisk ManagementLean ManufacturingData Analysis
Soft Skills
NegotiationSupplier Relationship ManagementLeadershipCoachingContinuous ImprovementCollaborationAnalytical ThinkingProblem SolvingCommunicationAdaptability
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Supply ChainBachelor's Degree in EngineeringBachelor's Degree in BusinessMBA