Job Opening

Global Strategic Procurement Manager

•  Develop and document global procurement strategies for strategic raw materials
•  Develop detailed understanding of market drivers and dynamics for key strategic raw materials
•  Optimize the total cost of ownership for strategic raw materials
•   Minimize inventory levels of strategic raw materials through implementation of JIT, MRP, consignment and other similar type arrangements
•  Maximize payment terms for strategic raw materials
•  Foster competition by identifying new suitable sources of strategic raw materials
•  Analyze logistics to identify cost-reduction opportunities
•  Develop and maintain appropriate data base of key information
•  Regularly participate in GP conference calls
•  Maintain compliance with the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley by ensuring all procedures are in place and are followed

Education:

¨        B.S. Degree in Engineering or Science

¨        B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry and Preferred

¨        MBA Preferred

Level & Type of Knowledge/Experience:

¨        5+ years involving negotiations, contracts and procurement

¨        3+ years managing people

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Key Competencies:

¨        Strategic leadership and Vision

¨        Managing business performance

¨        Champion of change

¨        Managing situationally

¨        Delegation and empowerment

¨        Communication effectiveness