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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in global sourcing strategies, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management within the chemical raw materials sector. Proven ability to drive cost savings, optimize supply security, and ensure compliance with industry regulations while collaborating effectively across multicultural teams.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Global Sourcing StrategiesContract NegotiationPurchasing Experience in Raw MaterialsFinancial AcumenProject Management
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Hard Skills
Purchasing ExperienceCost SavingsSupply SecurityRisk MitigationCategory Performance ImprovementMarket Trend AnalysisCompliance with RegulationsP&L ImpactPortfolio OptimizationNegotiation Skills
Soft Skills
TeamworkCommunicationInfluencingProfessionalismCuriosity
Tools & Technologies
Digital Sourcing ToolsAI Tools
Industry Keywords
Chemical Raw MaterialsDirect ProcurementGlobal SourcingRFPsE-AuctionsMulticultural EnvironmentSafety PracticesEthical Business PracticesContinuous ImprovementCross-Functional Collaboration
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own a global chemical raw-material sub-category spend portfolio of $50-$100 million
- Develop global sourcing strategies and lead go-to-market events, including RFPs, e-auctions, and negotiations
- Advance cost savings, working-capital improvement, and supply security
- Build relationships with key suppliers, negotiate contracts, and optimize pricing and quality
- Strengthen security of supply through sole-source breaks, contingency plans, and other risk-mitigation actions
- Support global strategic initiatives and continuous improvement in category performance
- Collaborate with regional teams across multiple time zones to align messaging, execute projects, and deliver business priorities
- Partner with R&D and Procurement Business Partner teams to drive portfolio optimization and consolidation
- Connect market trends with supplier portfolios to identify marketplace advantages and generate innovative ideas
- Ensure compliance with regulations, standards, and guidelines for the chemical category
- Champion safety and ethical business practices while driving accountability, P&L impact, and progress against OGSM and business objectives
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
- 5 years of purchasing experience
- Purchasing experience in raw materials or direct procurement, supported by a strong commercial background
- Experience working internationally and effectively within a multicultural environment
- Demonstrated financial acumen and proficiency in executive communication
- Strong project-management, teamwork, communication, influencing, and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated professionalism and a strong presence when engaging suppliers, regional stakeholders, and cross-functional partners
- Ability to create and manage healthy tension, challenge the status quo, and see complex initiatives through to completion
- Curiosity and flexibility to bring diverse perspectives, identify new possibilities, and continually develop new skills
- Technology fluency and interest in using digital sourcing tools, including AI, to improve outcomes
- Flexibility to collaborate across multiple time zones
- Up to 20% overnight travel on an annual basis
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits for associates and their families
- Reasonable accommodation with the application process upon request