SR Manager, Capital & Regions Procurement, Indirect Procurement

Senior Manager, Capital and Regions ProcurementIndirect ProcurementWHO WE AREAt Arclin, satisfying the changing needs of our customers is at the center of everything we do. We improve our customers’ products and processes by delivering innovative, value-added bonding and surfacing solutions for engineered materials markets and agricultural and natural resource applications—driving higher yields and reduced environmental impact.Our values—Trust, Value, and Innovation—guide how we operate and how we partner internally and externally.With nearly 4,000 employees across 30+ production sites globally, we rely on disciplined capital investment and effective indirect procurement to safely, reliably, and competitively operate our facilities. How we plan, govern, and execute capital and regional procurement will materially influence Arclin’s long-term performance.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORThe Senior Manager, Capital and Regions Procurement is a senior individual-contributor role reporting to the Director, Indirect Procurement and Energy. This is a high-autonomy, high-impact role designed for a procurement leader who can operate simultaneously at: Strategic altitude (long-range capital planning, governance design, organizational structure), and Operational depth (solving urgent regional indirect procurement and procure-to-pay needs).ROLE PURPOSEThis role exists to define, implement, and govern how Arclin plans and executes capital and regional indirect procurement.Success Means That: Capital procurement is predictable, disciplined, and integrated with Engineering, EHS, Operations, and Finance. Regional indirect procurement needs are met consistently and efficiently, with clear ownership, processes, and escalation paths. The centralized procurement organization is deliberately structured to support sites—rather than merely transact for them.WHAT YOU WILL DO Capital Procurement Strategy, Planning, and GovernanceYou will design and implement a long-range capital procurement framework, in close collaboration with Engineering, EHS, Operations, Finance, and site leadership.Accountabilities Include: Define and document a capital procurement operating model, including:Planning horizons and demand visibility,Roles and responsibilities across Procurement, Engineering, EHS, Operations, and sites,Decision rights and governance forums. Establish standards and playbooks for:Capital sourcing strategies,Supplier engagement models (OEMs, EPCs, integrators, specialty contractors),Contracting and risk allocation. Integrate procurement into capital project lifecycle management, ensuring:Early involvement during project definition,Clear handoffs between project phases,Alignment with capital approval and funding processes. Embed compliance, sustainability, and EHS considerations into capital sourcing decisions. Identify and prioritize opportunities for:Aggregated capital buying power, particularly in collaboration with category procurement managersPreferred supplier frameworks,Reduced total cost of ownership and execution risk. Regional Indirect Procurement & Procure-to-Pay EnablementYou will assess and address how effectively Arclin’s centralized procurement organization supports regional and site-level indirect procurement needs.This Includes: Evaluating current-state performance of corporate procurement in enabling:Site purchasing,Timely requisition-to-order cycles,Contract utilization and buying compliance. Identifying structural, process, and capability gaps that create friction for regions and sites. Proposing and implementing organizational and process changes, which may include:Redefined ownership between central procurement and sites,Adjusted category or regional coverage models,Enhanced procure-to-pay workflows. Acting as a problem-solver of last resort for urgent regional indirect procurement issues while building systems that reduce recurrence. Ensuring alignment between sourcing strategy, contracts, ERP processes, and site execution. Stakeholder Leadership and Change ManagementYou will operate as a trusted senior partner to stakeholders who own capital outcomes and site performance.This Includes: Building durable relationships with Engineering, EHS, Operations, Finance, and site leadership. Translating business objectives into procurement strategies that stakeholders understand and support. Leading change through influence—explaining not just what will change, but why. Balancing long-term system design with short-term execution pressures. Strategic Execution & Continuous Improvement Use data and analysis to identify value, risk, and performance gaps. Define success metrics for capital and regional procurement, and track progress. Improve reporting, visibility, and management cadence over indirect spend. Serve as a thought leader and internal benchmark for mature procurement practices.TO BE SUCCESSFUL, YOU WILL NEED Significant experience in indirect and/or capital procurement, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments. Demonstrated success in:Designing procurement frameworks and governance,Operating with high autonomy and accountability,Driving cross-functional alignment without formal authority. Strong understanding of:Capital project execution,Indirect procurement operating models,Procure-to-pay systems and controls. Ability to balance strategic foresight with decisive action. Strong analytical and problem-structuring skills. Comfort making decisions with incomplete information and evolving constraints. Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems (SAP and JD Edwards experience preferred). Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.ROLE CHARACTERISTICS Senior individual contributor role with significant autonomy and visibility. Designed to scale into broader regional or global leadership based on business need and performance. Requires judgment, decisiveness, and a long-term orientation—while addressing real, immediate operational needs. Travel to sites as required.