Category Sourcing Manager-Capital Equipment

Chemtrade

9h • $115,000 - $135,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Corporate Sourcing Manager – Capital Equipment is a member of the Corporate Procurement team who oversees the procurement responsibilities of assigned spend categories which are utilized across Chemtrade. In this position, the Corporate Sourcing Manager is the subject matter expert leading in the development and implementation of the assigned categories spend vision utilizing strategic sourcing methods to ensure continuous supply is obtained at the lowest possible cost and minimal risk. Cross-functional engagement, strong communications and collaboration with stakeholders in manufacturing, engineering, and business teams is essential to the success of this role, ensuring alignment to the broader corporate and business unit objectives. Ownership of the complete lifecycle of procurement of technically complex capital equipment to help Chemtrade achieve strategic growth initiatives, support continuous improvement and reliable operation of our North American sites will be key to success in this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, or other a background in a technical discipline is preferred.
• 10+ years’ progressive experience in the Specialty Chemical / Petrochemical / Pharmaceutical manufacturing industries is preferred
• Strong track record of negotiating Contracts, Terms and Conditions on complex equipment and service contracts including mechanical and electrical process equipment.
• Ability to analyze and summarize data in a concise manner
• Experience conducting complex RFx exercises in compliance with technical specifications, negotiating cost, lead time, quality, and performance criteria to select the best partners to satisfy Chemtrade Project, Engineering, and Manufacturing needs.
• Experience with ERP systems (i.e., SAP) required, with a level proficient to pull spend data and manipulate into meaningful analytical reports using advanced tools such as Sheets, Pivot Tables, or Power BI.
• Advanced proficiency using office equipment and office software (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Proven track record of delivering tangible business outcomes, cataloguing, tracking and demonstrating savings and cost avoidance clearly on the categories you manage and agreements you put in place.
• (if required) Must have a valid driver license and ability to travel nationally and internationally (to/from the United States) as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management skills and/or Six Sigma certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define, create and implement supply strategies for assigned categories with a focus on major process equipment, capital spares, fixed equipment, rotating equipment, electrical equipment, instrumentation.
• Partner with stakeholders in Engineering, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing, and Business teams to create successful procurement execution strategies to support capital project execution, and reliable plant operations.
• Lead diligent, assertive, yet professional negotiations for identified categories to achieve lowest total cost of ownership and adherence to complex specifications.
• Focal point for Chemtrade in managing supplier relationships for assigned categories, ensuring relationships are established and managed effectively.
• Create educated recommendations about supply strategies catered to the business units they serve within Chemtrade, incorporating Supplier Quality strategies.
• Ongoing Site-level and project-level engagement which includes receiving continuous feedback regarding supplier performance, – Influence plant-level buying decisions.
• Support all Chemtrade Stakeholders with Supplier engagement to resolve disputes, warranty, and quality items as a corporate representative.
• Support the Engineering and Manufacturing teams to ensure Specifications are in place, bid processes are being conducted in compliance with Chemtrade Policies, subject to the appropriate commercial and legal reviews needed to execute purchases in a timely manner.
• Develop, lead and implement cost improvement opportunities for assigned categories in accordance with Chemtrade’s Productivity program and in collaboration with internal stakeholders and MRO / Facilities Category Manager.
• Support the Corporate Procurement’s continued evolution includes contributing to meeting the functional’s KPI metrics and ensure the processes and policies are being adhered to (i.e., Procurement Policy, Supplier Code of Conduct)

Benefits

• Embracing Diversity, Maximizing Results
• At Chemtrade we are committed to cultivating a work environment that embraces and values the unique qualities, skills, and experiences of every employee. We believe in harnessing the richness of diverse talents, ideas, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to drive our business forward, and see our diversity as one of our greatest strengths.
• To foster an inclusive environment, we actively encourage the creation of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are open to all employees. These employee-driven groups provide platforms for employees to share their perspectives, contribute their ideas, and help shape our inclusive and respectful culture and provide vital platforms for employees to connect, share experiences, and celebrate their unique backgrounds and perspectives. Together, we strive to build a workplace that recognizes and celebrates the diverse voices within our organization. We recognize the value of Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) in fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.
• Join us in our journey towards building an inclusive workplace that promotes the personal and professional development of our employees.
• Additionally, we understand the importance of work-life balance and the well-being of our employees and their families.
• That is why we proudly offer a range of family-friendly benefits, and opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• We are committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their lives and ensuring they can thrive both professionally and personally. Join us and be a part of a company that values diversity, inclusion and the well-being of its employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees