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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and purchasing within manufacturing, focusing on supplier development, negotiation of complex agreements, and cost optimization. Proficient in analyzing market dynamics and managing supply chain risks while ensuring compliance with ethical and contractual standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic SourcingSupplier DevelopmentNegotiation of Commercial AgreementsCost OptimizationSupply Chain Risk Management
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Hard Skills
Strategic PurchasingGlobal SourcingSupplier QualificationMarket AnalysisCost Structure AnalysisTotal Landed Cost AnalysisInventory ManagementManufacturing Supply Chain KnowledgeNegotiation SkillsRelationship Management
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationStrong Commercial JudgmentMentoring SkillsCollaboration SkillsCross-Cultural Communication
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteSAP
Certifications & Qualifications
Advanced Degree in Supply Chain ManagementRelevant Professional Certification
Industry Keywords
Raw MaterialsChemical Raw MaterialsSpecialty ChemicalsAdhesivesCoatingsPolymersResinsManufacturing EnvironmentGlobal Manufacturing NetworkSupply Chain Resilience
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead purchasing and strategic sourcing activities for U.S. manufacturing operations
- Develop and execute global and regional sourcing strategies for raw materials, packaging, and other key spending categories
- Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers in North America and international markets
- Negotiate supply agreements, pricing, payment terms, logistics conditions, and other commercial terms
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction, value improvement, and total-cost optimization while maintaining quality, service, and supply security
- Monitor global raw-material markets, supply-and-demand developments, geopolitical risks, tariffs, logistics constraints, and other factors affecting availability and cost
- Develop sourcing alternatives and contingency strategies to improve supply-chain resilience and reduce single-source dependencies
- Build strategic relationships with key suppliers and conduct regular supplier and commercial reviews
- Partner with Production, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance
- Collaborate with purchasing colleagues and stakeholders across the international organization, particularly European headquarters and the global manufacturing network
- Support qualification and commercialization of alternative raw materials and suppliers with technical and quality teams
- Establish and track purchasing KPIs, savings initiatives, supplier performance, and sourcing projects
- Lead, develop, and mentor the U.S. purchasing organization
- Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related discipline
- An advanced degree or relevant professional certification is a plus
- Significant progressive experience in strategic purchasing, procurement, or global sourcing, including senior-level responsibility within a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated success sourcing raw materials and components internationally and developing suppliers across multiple regions
- Strong track record of negotiating complex commercial agreements and delivering sustainable cost improvements
- Experience with chemical raw materials, specialty chemicals, adhesives, coatings, polymers, resins, or related process industries is highly desirable
- Strong understanding of manufacturing supply chains, inventory considerations, supplier qualification, and risk management
- Ability to analyze markets, cost structures, supplier economics, and total landed cost
- Strong commercial judgment and the ability to balance cost, quality, availability, working capital, and long-term supply security
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites is required
- SAP knowledge is preferred
- Experience working effectively in a multinational and cross-cultural organization
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required
Benefits
Comp & perks- 401(K) with a match
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, FSA)
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Company Contribution to HAS