Senior Manager, Specialty Chemicals Procurement, North America – Remote, Anywhere

Senior Manager, Specialty Chemicals Procurement, North America – Remote, Anywhere Chicago, ILDirect HireSalary Range : $0Senior Manager, Specialty Chemicals Procurement, North AmericaJob Type :Full-time; RemoteResponsibilities :Develop and execute a sourcing strategy for Specialty Chemicals in partnership with our global team, to achieve cost savings and drive operational efficiencies.Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure consistent and reliable supply of high-quality products and services.Identify new supplier opportunities and negotiate favorable terms and conditions to drive cost savings.Establish and manage supplier performance metrics and KPIs to drive continuous improvement, and ensure supplier compliance with ethical, legal, and environmental standards.Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to ensure alignment and achievement of sourcing goals.Manage a team of Category Managers , providing leadership, coaching, and development opportunities to drive high performance.Stay current with industry trends and developments and proactively identify opportunities to enhance the organization's sourcing capabilities.Identify procurement processes and policies for alignment at the country, region, and global levels.Ensure sourcing strategies support working capital goals of the business.Build partnerships with Engineering and Project teams to support new product development and introductions. Where appropriate, develop the procurement strategy for each project.Collaboratively perform make/buy analysis to help guide sound insourcing/outsourcing outcomes.Expand RFQ process to ensure relevant stakeholder, technical, and end-user reviews are incorporated, and recorded in the review and decision-making process.Evaluate and monitor contract performance following placement to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize supply chain disruptions and ensure business continuity.Conduct market analysis and leverage industry intels to identify potential opportunities and risks in the global sourcing landscape.Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure sourcing activities comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.Manage vendor selection and qualification processes to ensure that all suppliers meet the company's quality standards, pricing expectations, and delivery requirements.Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging and implementing best practices across the sourcing function.Work closely with the finance team to develop and manage budgets and forecasts for sourcing activities.Experience :Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Technical or Business related field. MBA preferred.10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Sourcing/Procurement, and leading projects/teams.5+ years of relevant experience within a manufacturing environment.Experience creating category strategies/SWOT analysis type assessments of supply base.Prior experience performing make/buy decisions that shaped supply chain strategy and produced demonstrated customer service improvements.Strong negotiation skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.Demonstrated success in driving cost savings and improving operational efficiencies.Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and develop strategies based on data-driven insights.Strong understanding of ethical, legal, and environmental standards related to sourcing and supply chain management.Experience in: project purchasing, contract negotiation and execution, and risk management.Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and tools (5S, VSM, Kaizen, KPI's).SAP experience preferred.Must be able learn quickly and work in a challenging environment. The ability to multi-task with proven follow-through and adherence to changing priorities and deadlines is required.Strong written and oral communication skills, problem solving and influencing.Strong interpersonal skills.Ability to work cross functionally with teams to balance solutions in accordance with budget, schedule and tools.Professional and effective facilitation skills – should be able to facilitate group discussions.Attention to detail – should be able to complete accurate data entry and develop accurate written materials.Action orientated – should be able to follow up on feedback to ensure positive outcomes.Collaborative team player – should be able to establish solid working relationships with stakeholders.Professional communication skills – should be able to communicate with peers, customers and vendors both via verbal and written communication.Technical communication skills – ability to effectively communicate technical concepts, findings & recommendations to all stakeholders.Ability to influence others to adopt new ways of thinking, change habits, increase engagement, and improve processes.Compensation Details :This position offers a competitive base salary plus bonus.#J-18808-Ljbffr