Job ID: 38417 | Location: The Woodlands, Texas, USA

At Clariant, we empower you to shape the future of procurement in the petrochemicals sector. As the Category Procurement Manager, you will play a pivotal role in sourcing materials on a regional scale, managing the supply market, and driving collaboration with our businesses and stakeholders. Your expertise will directly impact our operations across North and South America, influencing how we manage suppliers and enhance category performance.

Join us in a dynamic environment where your strategic insights and operational excellence will be key in delivering value and driving sustainable growth. At Clariant, you will find a supportive and inclusive culture that values your expertise and encourages your professional development. Together, we will innovate, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact on the world around us.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the businesses and actively participate in their Integrated Business Planning Process (IBP)
• Lead and manage the regional category team, develop his/her team members to further enhance their toolbox/skills and actively drive a high-performance culture within Procurement function
• Contribute to the implementation of sourcing strategies with suppliers within the designated category in strong alignment with Global Category Manager and Business Units. Actively manage these materials within the designated area of responsibility.
• Manages supplier relationships and leads negotiations with suppliers within delegated authority to drive performance
• Conduct market research and proactively ensure competitive pricing among selected supply partners
• Actively participate in different Procurement project opportunities such as the implementation of digital tools, strategic developments, specific value-add projects, etc.
• Ensure reliable and timely updated price forecasts for key materials and track savings projects to achieve productivity goals
• Monitor and analyze supplier performance, supply availability, and mitigate supply risks
• Foster close exchange with the Business Units to identify potential solutions for their needs and translate them into business cases
• Pro-actively ensure a high level of market intelligence within entire value chain (upstream and downstream) of your area of responsibility

Requirements

• The Category Procurement Manager should have a bachelor's degree (master degree is a plus) along with a minimum of minium of 8 years of progressive procurement, business, operations, or project management roles, Knowledge of Petrochemicals value stream is a plus
• Effective business acumen, project management capabilities, effective communication skills; An ideal candidate will display proven analytical and negotiation skills
• Exposure to different cultural environments or business fields or equivalent exposure is a plus
• Fluent in English, profound analytical and proven negotiation skills, MS-Office, SAP, additional languages like Spanish/Portuguese is a plus
  

Whats in it for you?

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances
• Paid Holidays
• PTO time with a carry-over benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• EAP Program
• Spending and Savings Accounts
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Online discount Mall
• Auto/Home Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Plan

Michele Garcia
Talent Acquisition Manager

Clariant is a focused specialty chemical company led by the overarching purpose of 'Greater chemistry - between people and planet'. By connecting customer focus, innovation, and people the company creates solutions to foster sustainability in different industries. On 31 December 2022, Clariant totaled a staff number of 11 148 and recorded sales of CHF 5.198 billion in the fiscal year for its continuing businesses. As of January 2023, the Group conducts its business through the three newly formed Business Units Care Chemicals, Catalysts, and Adsorbents & Additives. Clariant is based in Switzerland.

Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.

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