Category Buyer-Resins & Polymers (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Mitsubishi Chemical Group

1d•$87,800 - $109,800•Remote

About The Position

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is seeking a Direct Category Buyer – Resins & Polymers to manage a critical portfolio across North America. This role involves supporting category strategies that enhance cost competitiveness, supply continuity, supplier performance, sustainability, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a commercially minded procurement professional who enjoys collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, negotiating strategic agreements, analyzing market trends, and delivering measurable value within a global manufacturing organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Chemistry, STEM, or a related field
Minimum 3 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain experience
Experience leading supplier negotiations, sourcing events, and contract management activities
Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving skills
Ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional and multicultural teams
Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities
Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and results orientation
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting direct materials categories preferred
Background within chemicals, polymers, resins, advanced materials, manufacturing, automotive, or industrial industries preferred
MBA, CPSM, CSCP, CPM, or equivalent professional certification
Experience with SAP or other ERP systems
Familiarity with: Spend analytics platforms, eSourcing and eAuction tools, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems, Supplier performance and ESG platforms, Procurement analytics and reporting tools
Experience with supplier risk management, sustainability initiatives, and procurement digitalization programs

Responsibilities

Lead Strategic Sourcing Initiatives: Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned Resins & Polymers categories aligned with business objectives. Lead competitive sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and contract management activities. Drive commercial optimization initiatives that improve cost competitiveness and supply assurance. Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance, and working capital improvements.
Manage Supplier Performance & Relationships: Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships across North America. Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, service, innovation, sustainability, and commercial metrics. Support supplier development initiatives and continuous improvement efforts. Drive supplier consolidation and strategic partnership opportunities where appropriate.
Analyze Markets & Mitigate Risk: Monitor raw material markets, supply trends, industry developments, and capacity constraints. Assess and mitigate supply chain risks impacting assigned categories. Support business continuity planning and supply assurance initiatives. Utilize market intelligence to inform sourcing decisions and category strategies.
Collaborate Across the Organization: Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Technical, Quality, Product Stewardship, Finance, and Business Leaders. Work closely with the global procurement organization to leverage best practices and scale opportunities. Support cross-functional projects focused on business growth, operational efficiency, and procurement excellence. Influence stakeholders and build alignment in a matrixed international environment.
Drive Procurement Excellence: Ensure compliance with procurement policies, delegation of authority requirements, and governance standards. Support contract lifecycle management, including contract visibility, compliance, and renewal tracking. Analyze spend data, supplier performance metrics, and procurement KPIs. Contribute to procurement digitization initiatives, process improvements, automation, and system enhancements. Support sustainability, ESG, responsible sourcing, and KAITEKI objectives through supplier engagement.