Senior Procurement Manager- Site & Maintenance Category

Clariant•The Woodlands, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As Senior Procurement Manager – Site & Maintenance, you will drive end-to-end sourcing strategies across key indirect categories — including facilities management, MRO, utilities, energy, and fluids — ensuring Clariant's production sites and offices operate at peak efficiency. Working at the intersection of strategy and execution, you will deliver measurable P&L impact through savings initiatives, supplier development, and value transformation projects, while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and global procurement teams. This is a high-visibility role that offers the autonomy to shape category strategy, challenge the status quo, and elevate procurement as a true business partner — making it an ideal opportunity for an ambitious, agile procurement professional looking to make a tangible impact at a leading global specialty chemicals company.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field with preferably 10+ years of proven procurement experience in a multinational organization; MBA is a plus
Demonstrated track record in indirect categories such as facilities management, MRO, utilities, or energy
In-depth category knowledge and ability to develop and execute strategic sourcing plans with clear KPIs and measurable outcomes
Fluency in English, both written and spoken; proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is a plus
Continuous Improvement certification (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma) is an advantage
Willingness to travel up to 20%, primarily within the United States

Responsibilities

Define and regularly review category strategies for Site & Maintenance (facilities management, MRO, utilities, energy, and fluids) in alignment with the regional Head of Indirect Spend, leveraging procurement analytics tools, commodity forecasts, and market intelligence
Implement site & maintenance sourcing best practices using a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach to drive efficiency and cost optimization
Deliver business objectives against clear financial and non-financial KPIs, ensuring measurable P&L impact across the organization
Manage and optimize the existing supplier base while proactively identifying, developing, and onboarding new suppliers to challenge and improve current performance
Drive supplier base simplification and tail spend management to reduce complexity and increase procurement efficiency
Lead value transformation projects in close coordination with regional and global stakeholders, from ideation through to execution
Build and manage strong relationships with strategic suppliers and key stakeholders across all business units and locations
Actively participate in regional and global performance management forums, including the Indirect Spend SteerCo
Simplify and automate non-value-added procurement activities to free up capacity for higher-impact initiatives
Execute multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously with an agile mindset, sense of urgency, and a results-driven approach
Elevate the value perception of procurement within each business unit by consistently delivering tangible, quantifiable outcomes