Supply Chain Manager, Purchasing & Supply Execution

IMCD•Westlake, OH

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

IMCD is a global leader in the formulation, sales, and distribution of specialty chemicals and ingredients. The company operates in over 60 countries and employs over 5,200 professionals. IMCD aims to help suppliers simplify and grow their business operations through local networks, market intelligence, and technical expertise, while customers benefit from direct access to a large portfolio of high-quality products. The company's growth strategy is underpinned by balancing the needs of its people, the environment, and the communities in which it operates. IMCD is proud of its team's diversity, which draws from a range of backgrounds and nationalities, enabling fresh perspectives and problem-solving approaches.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field
A minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply execution.
Strong understanding of procurement and supply execution processes.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to manage escalations and drive cross-functional alignment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root-cause analysis.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and supply chain analytics tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting S&OP or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.
Prior experience leading, mentoring, or providing functional guidance to planner roles or equivalent supply chain positions.
Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), Institute for Supply Management (ISM), or related supply chain certification.
Experience managing supplier performance reviews or strategic supplier relationships.
Exposure to inventory optimization, service improvement, or working capital initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop the procurement team, including performance management, workload prioritization, and capability development.
Oversee procurement execution across assigned portfolios, ensuring alignment with service, inventory, and working capital objectives.
Own escalation management for supplier performance issues, supply disruptions, and execution risks; ensure timely resolution and clear communication.
Partner with Supply Planning and S&OP to align procurement execution with demand plans, inventory targets, and mitigation strategies.
Monitor supplier performance metrics and procurement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); identify trends and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure adherence to procurement standard work, data accuracy, and system discipline across the team.