Manager, Raw Materials Sourcing to be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, execute on sourcing initiatives, and handling sourcing activities in the Americas in their specific category.
Sourcing Manager will have responsibility for a subset of raw materials which could more broadly include acids, solvents, and electronic materials. Chemical commodities could include phosphoric acid, acetonitrile, Ethylene Glycol, N-Methyl Pyrrolidone, Triethanolamine, and specialty chemicals such as Sulfolane, and MBTZ.
This is a full-time, remote position (EST / CST time zones preferred).
Degree in chemical engineering, engineering, or a related field preferred; MBA preferred
Minimum of five (5) years of related procurement, operational, or commercial experience in the chemical or pharmaceutical industries
Experience with matrixed global project responsibility preferred
SAP experience preferred
Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred (yellow, green, or black belt)
Can-do mindset, creative, solution not problem focused, action focused, tough
Ability and track record of managing complex sourcing/procurement projects
Proactive spend control, spend analysis and strategy execution skills
Fact and analysis-based decision-maker
Proven contracting and contract management skills
High level of interpersonal relationship management skills
Highly organized, well structured, self-managed, clear priority management skill set
Develop and present sourcing strategies to reduce raw material category cost and supply risk Accountable for roughly $75-100M spend
Leverages market intelligence and analyses to identify opportunities and risks, including but not limited to spend analysis, commodity pricing forecasts, contract coverage analysis, etc.
Collaborates with product management, commercial and operations teams that direct sourcing supports to ensure alignment on sourcing strategies, and that relevant market intelligence is shared Develops and maintains a rolling 36 month sourcing strategy and project roadmap, identifying savings estimates, estimated timing of savings, and execution plans Drives execution of category sourcing strategies (e.g., RFI/RFQ, supplier qualification, auction rounds, negotiation), coordinating with Technical Managers, Quality, Product Managers, and others as required.
Maintains relationships with key vendors, and helps address vendor-related issues (e.g., pricing issues, performance issues, etc.) Monitor’s categories spend to ensure sourcing savings are captured and do not erode over time Conducts regular project execution reviews with the Senior Director, Direct Sourcing, the VP, Strategic Sourcing and Manufacturing and the respective business/functional leaders Responds to raw material category sourcing requests in a timely and efficient manner
Negotiates contracts in line with corporate guidelines Supports the budget process by providing expectations for direct material price inflation or deflation Commercial responsibility for a subset of raw materials which could more broadly include acids, solvents, and electronic materials. Chemical commodities could include phosphoric acid, acetonitrile, Ethylene Glycol, N-Methyl Pyrrolidone, Triethanolamine, and specialty chemicals such as Sulfolane, and MBTZ to name a few.
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Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave).