Category Procurement Lead, Chemicals
Houston, TX, United States
Posted: 06/19/2024 Industry: Supply Chain Job Number: JM24.6.19.1 Remote Friendly: On-Site Experience:
Job Description Category Procurement Lead, Chemicals
My client, a progressive chemical manufacturing company in Houston is seeking a Category Lead to oversee the petrochemicals category and the sourcing team for the Americas.
Responsibilities:
Manage the regional category team by mentoring, coaching and enhancing their skills
With the category team, oversee the petrochemical spend for the Americas
Work cross-functionally with other business units
Create and implement sourcing strategies
Lead negotiations and help create and manage contracts
Conduct market research and ensure competitive pricing with supply partners
The ideal candidate:
Bachelor’s degree is preferred and MBA preferred
8+ years of experience sourcing chemicals (ideally petrochemicals)
Knowledge of petrochemicals and olefins is strongly preferred
Experience with risk management
My client, an industry leader is offering a very generous compensation package including bonus and full relocation.
I am a recruiter with 20 years of experience, currently recruiting Procurement & Supply Chain Management professionals for food and chemical manufacturing companies nationwide. I place professionals at all levels in Supply Chain: Purchasing/Procurement, Sourcing, Planning/Forecasting, Transportation, Logistics, Warehouse.
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