Contracts Lead II - Site Commercial Specialist

Job Function* Conduit/Mediator between Company internal procurement/buyer and sites; guiding buyers, making recommendations, and assessing value *Required* Proficient in SAP - to identify cost and savings opportunities; Procurement knowledge of bidding and negotiating; Strong interpersonal skills and relationship building - with procurement, sites, and vendors; Microsoft to include Excel *Preferred* Bachelors degree, knowledge of polyolefin/plastics industry *Travel* 10-25% to other US manufacturing sites *Extension* Likely *Screenings* 1-2 rounds of in person *Relocation* Yes, a worker may relocate at their own expense *Submittal Deadline* EOD 4/24/2026 Job Summary The Site Commercial Specialist (SCS) is the primary commercial interface for the site. As the primary commercial partner at the site, the SCS has a deep understanding of the site business processes and extracts value by partnering in key planning and execution processes. The SCS is accountable to review site business plans and identify commercial approaches to deliver incremental value. Ideally the person filling this role has been in a plant environment and advocates for the best commercial outcomes. The SCS acts as a commercial straight edge and pushes the business to challenge long held paradigms. Primary Job Functions Partner with the business seeking outcomes that maximize corporate value.The commercial straight edge for procurement and the business.Acts as commercial leader, visible in key planning and execution meeting.Partner with the business and responsible for reviewing and distributing commercial activites within extended team.Conducts commercial activities including bids, negotiations, settlements, etc.Lead quarterly updates with site leadership and semi-annual reviews with GCGV board.Manages relationship with community partners to maintain alignment between site procurement and local businesses. Additional duties/roles Trains local business partners on key procurement activitiesRepresents procurement at sustainability eventsCoordinates field walks with suppliersMentors Strategic Buyers who support the plant remotely.Trouble shoot RtP issues that have direct impact on site reliability. Push all other issues to back office support or helpdesk.Organizes and leads staff meetings for all GCGV Procurement support team members. Skills and Qualifications5-10 Years of experience in a plant or operational settingBachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or Engineering DisciplineAbility to demonstrate understanding of contract development, commercial relationship management, total systems cost, negotiating and influencing. Annual Outcomes include: Meet annual cost reduction targets as outline between business and procurement.Train site partners on procurement fundamentals (e.g. Procurement 101)Quarterly Stewardship of value delivery for the siteEmergency procurement support for the site. After hours, resolution of impacts to reliability. Fully empowered to resolve issues using procurement resources. Preferred Qualifications/ Experience " Demonstrated leadership capabilities, either formal or informal " Should be willing to relocate within the US " Understanding of the dynamics of functioning in a joint venture setting