What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Procurement Lead position at Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC?
About the Position
We are seeking a highly skilled Chemical Procurement Lead to join our team at Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC.
Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing daily strategic and tactical direction to category/commodity team members and ensuring development of strategies to achieve short- and long-term goals. This includes defining the Global Supply Base and managing the selection and certification of all suppliers that will provide the best landed value to the company. The individual will also be responsible for relationship management, performance, and risk of the company's supply partners.
In addition, the Chemical Procurement Lead will train Procurement and Sourcing Specialists, along with suppliers in the use of all materials management software. They will partner with operations and quality to resolve supplier-related quality, delivery, and performance concerns. Support new product development to ensure alignment of supply strategy and availability of materials to meet deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, align, and implement Global and/or Regional Commodity Strategies to support business requirements.
- Collaborate with business partners to align on core/non-core initiatives.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Industrial Engineering to determine Resin & Chemical supply chain requirements.
- Determine strategies for reducing commodity risk through dual sourcing, supplier exploration, and tariff mitigation.
- Define preferred vendors and ensure capability meets Operations and Quality requirements.
- Drive supplier performance through plant visits, and scorecard/business reviews.
- Lead team in commodity analytics including market dynamics, spend segmentation, and component cost drivers; Incorporate into strategy.
About Us
Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC is the largest manufacturer of furniture in the world, offering one of the industry's broadest product assortments at over 20,000 storefronts in 123 countries.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
- Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
- Telehealth
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing
- Life Insurance
