Procurement Manager North America, Direct Materials

Novonesis•Franklinton, LA

2d•$130,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready for a new beginning? We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology. Our purpose points the way In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. We’re here to better our world with biology. Join us as our new Procurement Manager, Direct Materials for North America Are you ready to make a strategic impact in a global organization? As our Procurement Manager-Direct Materials for North America, you will lead a dynamic team and drive sourcing strategies that ensure cost competitiveness, quality, and sustainability across direct material categories. Your team will play a critical role in partnering with Regional Category Managers and Global Category Leads, operating effectively within a global matrix organization to deliver strategic procurement objectives. This is your opportunity to shape procurement excellence and collaborate with cross-functional teams to keep our operations running smoothly.

Requirements

BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field required with MS or MBA preferred.
2+ years of people development and leadership experience
8–10 years of experience in procurement or sourcing, with a focus on direct materials.
Proven leadership experience managing teams and driving strategic initiatives.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent knowledge of ERP systems (SAP) related to Direct Materials, including demand planning, forecasting.
Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of 6 people Buyers and Associate Category Managers, fostering growth and high performance.
Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to deliver cost savings, quality improvements, and sustainability goals.
Collaborate closely with Production, Planning, and Quality teams to resolve raw material shortages and maintain supply continuity.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement within Direct Procurement by driving process efficiency, implementing best practices, and ensuring operational excellence.
Monitor and communicate Raw Material forecast data from multiple sources.
Ensure appropriate Quality standards are in place for new & existing raw materials.
Implement best-in-class procurement tools and processes to optimize efficiency and compliance.
Resolve raw material shortages or supplier quality/ performance issues and develop supplier partnerships.
Formulate dual Procurement Strategies to address risk and single source raw materials.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and global category managers to ensure strategic alignment.
Represent Regional Direct Procurement in selected meetings and events.