Procurement Director - Manufacturing Consumables

The Procurement Director, Manufacturing Consumables will oversee a team of commodity leads that will procure over $700M of spend across raw material chemicals, energy, packaging, and Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) supplies that are essential for the day-to-day operations across five manufacturing facilities.

Requirements

• Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement sourcing strategies for raw material chemicals, energy, packaging, and MRO supplies to ensure cost-effectiveness, quality, and reliability.
• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and ensuring supplier performance aligns with organizational goals.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to stay informed about industry trends, pricing, and supply chain risks.
• Contract Negotiation: Lead contract negotiations with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms, risk mitigation, and compliance with company policies.
• Cost Management: Monitor and manage procurement costs, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Sustainability: Integrate sustainability criteria into procurement decisions, promoting environmentally and socially responsible sourcing practices.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with the procurement of raw materials, energy, packaging, and MRO supplies.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve procurement processes to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle times, and improve user experience.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders, including operations, finance, and supply chain teams, to ensure alignment of procurement activities with organizational goals.
• Reporting and Analysis: Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track procurement performance and identify areas for improvement.