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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing sourcing strategies for chemical contract manufacturing, including negotiation of commercial supply agreements and management of supplier performance. Proficient in leveraging eProcurement and analytics tools to drive cost savings and continuous improvement in procurement processes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Contract Manufacturing ProcurementSupplier Performance ManagementCommercial NegotiationEProcurement ToolsRegulatory Compliance
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Hard Skills
Sourcing StrategiesCost ModelingContract DraftingTotal Delivered Cost AnalysisSupplier TransitionsValue Creation InitiativesRisk MitigationContinuous ImprovementNegotiation SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationResults OrientationProblem SolvingProfessionalismInfluencing Stakeholders
Tools & Technologies
GEPPower BICirtuoEProcurement ToolsAnalytics Tools
Industry Keywords
Chemical IndustryPetrochemical IndustryManufacturing EnvironmentRegulated ProductsSupply Chain
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and deploy sourcing strategies for chemical contract manufacturing and tolling partners
- Reduce total delivered cost, mitigate supply risk, and improve security of supply
- Lead and execute RFx events, cost modeling, and total delivered cost analysis
- Develop, draft, negotiate, and execute commercial supply agreements
- Support contract manufacturing portfolio optimization, make-where decisions, dual sourcing strategies, and supplier transitions
- Identify, develop, and execute cost savings and value creation initiatives across raw materials, conversion costs, packaging, and working capital
- Monitor chemical and petrochemical market dynamics, contract manufacturing capacity trends, and regulatory considerations
- Serve as the primary procurement interface for assigned chemical contract manufacturers
- Drive supplier performance, accountability, continuous improvement, and corrective action plans
- Partner with Operations, Quality, RD&E, Planning, and Logistics on NPIs, product transfers, and scale-up activities
- Lead or support alternate supplier qualification and approval efforts
- Support procure-to-pay processes, including supplier onboarding and contract implementation
- Leverage eProcurement, sourcing, and analytics tools such as GEP, Power BI, and Cirtuo
- Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes, tools, and ways of working
- Report to the Sr. Procurement Manager
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
- 5 years of Contract Manufacturing procurement or supply chain experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing external suppliers
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this role
- Experience in procurement or strategic sourcing within a manufacturing or supply-chain-driven organization, preferably in the chemical or petrochemical industry, including contract manufacturing or tolling models
- Demonstrated experience with regulated products, including working within DIN, EPA, FDA, or similar regulatory frameworks and compliant manufacturing and quality systems
- Proven experience with contract drafting, commercial negotiations, and contract execution, including pricing mechanisms, service terms, capacity commitments, and supply agreements
- Experience managing supplier performance, continuity of supply, and risk mitigation, including supporting supplier transitions, dual sourcing strategies, or make-where decisions
- Strong cross-functional execution skills, partnering effectively with Operations, Quality, RD&E, Planning, and Logistics in a regulated manufacturing environment
- Experience with eProcurement, sourcing, and analytics tools (e.g., GEP, Power BI, Cirtuo, or similar platforms)
- Demonstrated results orientation, professionalism, and strong communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and suppliers and solve complex problems in ambiguous environments
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits for associates and their families
- Reasonable accommodation during the application process for applicants with disabilities