Director Global Procurement

polyvantis

122d

About The Position

Polyvantis is a global leader in high-performance materials and a major buyer of Polycarbonate (PC) and Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA). As a newly formed company with operations across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, we are seeking a Global Procurement Director to architect and lead a high-performing procurement function. This role combines strategic vision and real-time execution and requires a leader who is financially fluent, market-connected, and comfortable operating hands-on in a high-service, customer-focused environment. This person will report directly to the SVP Supply Chain & Procurement and will routinely engage with the CEO, CFO, and other senior executives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or Engineering; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in procurement, with 5+ years in global leadership roles.
• Strong background in industrial materials, ideally PC/PMMA or specialty chemicals.
• Proficient in SAP S/4HANA and digital procurement platforms.
• Fluent in English; additional languages a plus.
• U.S. preferred; open to Europe. Travel 25–40%.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute a global sourcing strategy aligned with company objectives for cost, service, risk, and innovation.
• Develop strategic supplier relationships, particularly in PC, PMMA, and key indirect categories.
• Monitor global material markets and proactively mitigate supply and cost risks.
• Design the procurement function, operating model, and global-local team structure.
• Define and implement global procurement policies, contract governance, and category strategies.
• Align procurement activities with commercial, operations, and financial planning.
• Serve as the escalation point for urgent buys, supplier issues, and customer-driven priorities.
• Support execution directly, especially during major disruptions or for high-impact accounts.
• Coordinate closely with customer service, logistics, and manufacturing to maintain continuity of supply.
• Translate procurement strategy into financial impact, including margin, inflation, and working capital.
• Partner with the CFO and CEO to present sourcing plans, supplier risk scenarios, and performance updates.
• Support budgeting, quarterly reviews, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Lead the adoption of SAP S/4HANA and procurement analytics tools to drive visibility and control.
• Standardize sourcing and supplier management processes across regions.
• Promote digital workflows and automation to increase speed and reduce manual tasks.
• Build and lead a global procurement team with a culture of ownership, accountability, and performance.
• Develop talent through coaching, feedback, and formal development paths.
• Foster collaboration across regional teams while maintaining global consistency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees