Director, Materials Management

Heritage - Crystal Clean LLC • Hoffman Estates, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for implementing a materials management strategy to dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, either internally or externally, in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of experience in the hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal/management industry with direct involvement in disposal activities OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least 13 years of experience in the hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal/management industry with direct involvement in disposal activities.
• Experience utilizing analytical skills to evaluate purchasing and cost data, developing trends, systems operations and expense control efforts
• Experienced operating in a regulated environment
• Experience organizing time, tasks and managing more than one project simultaneously
• Experience working in a team environment
• Experience utilizing experience to make decisions
• Basic skill level in Word and Outlook
• Advanced skill level in Excel

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of Crystal Clean’s business and the needs of its various functions related to waste disposal & transportation lanes
• Establish and maintain cost-efficient network of outlets for waste - Drive lower disposal costs by maintaining relationships within the industry and negotiating contracts to provide preferential alternatives.
• Develop an effective working relationship with managers throughout the organization to facilitate and negotiate effective strategic sourcing of disposal outlets
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with disposal/recycling outlets and provide direct interface with the outlets
• Assess, manage and mitigate risks to ensure optionality (by sourcing alternative, cost-effective locations).
• Work with stakeholders to develop and maintain efficient transportation lanes
• Support sales and the bidding process providing creative and cost-effective treatment and disposal alternatives
• Build and manage pricing/cost models to ensure margin expectations are met
• Develop track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Track costs and project out annual waste spend by vendor and technology
• Provides support for other functions as directed

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director