What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Manager position at Element Solutions Inc?

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future!

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE : ESI), is renowned worldwide for its commitment to revolutionizing the electronics industry. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have continually set new benchmarks for excellence, reliability, and sustainability in electronic materials.

Our Expertise :

Wafer Level Solutions : Revolutionizing wafer fabrication processes for enhanced efficiency and performance.
Semiconductor Assembly Solutions : Driving innovation in semiconductor assembly processes for unparalleled reliability
Circuitry Solutions : Tailored solutions to meet the dynamic demands of modern circuitry.
Circuit Board Assembly Solutions : Elevating circuit board assembly processes for optimal performance.
Film & Smart Surface Solutions : Transforming electronics with cutting-edge materials and technologies for enhanced functionality and reliability.

Across diverse sectors including automotive, consumer electronics, mobile devices, telecom, data storage, and infrastructure, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions has earned the trust of manufacturers worldwide. Our comprehensive range of high-quality solutions and technical services covers the entire electronics supply chain, empowering businesses to thrive in today's competitive landscape.

Who are we looking for?

The Procurement Manager, is the site lead in executing the local, site specific purchase strategy. The role leads and works with site management personnel as well as other stakeholders to implement purchase projects and identify and drive other savings projects. The role manages purchase of goods, materials, and services to ensure site operational needs, taking into accocunt purchase strategies, price, quality, and delivery to ensure continuity of supply. Manage the supplier relationships and interface between internal departments, suppliers, and resolve elevated sourcing issues. This includes providing assistance to Supplier Qualty Manager to improve supplier quality. The role provids leadership to resolve elevated sourcing issues. This role reports to a Global Director Procurement MAES, and works in close coordination with other stakeholders in the region as well as Regional Sourcing Managers across the MAES Global Supply Chain .

What will you be doing?

Execution of the MAES Procurement Strategy at the Site Level :

Source goods, materials, components, or services for the site in line with specified sourcing strategy, cost, quality and delivery targets; assess tenders and quotations from potential suppliers.

Deliver briefs, updates and reports upon request.

Develop and implement sourcing strategies and ideas and strategies for improvements to operational efficiency, add value, aid in business performance and work towards continuous improvement.

Power user for Esker system for processing of non-Inventory items, services, etc. Primary contact for the site on non-inventory purchasing.

Supply Base Management :

Proactively scan the local market place for spend consolidation opportunities and initiate first level engagement with potential local suppliers.

Drive and proactively maintain strategic partnership development with new and existing critical suppliers and tollers.

Identify, evaluate and implement opportunities which optimize costs at the site level, and drive projects in coordination with supervisor and sourcing managers.

Ensure that contracts with vendors are actively managed in terms of commitment to terms, pricing, rebates, quantities, etc. including the negotiation of supply agreements, encompassing commercial terms and conditions (T&Cs); must assure contract periods are tracked and maintained.

Lead negotiations for local contracts, prices and terms of business with local suppliers .

Participate in regional contract negotiations, providing site specific input.

Review supplier performance report tracking key metrics such as quality, delivery timelines, pricing consistency, and compliance with agreed terms. Provide clear feedback to stakeholders and suppliers to ensure alignment with business objectives, identify areas for improvement, and foster continuous improvement in supplier relationships.

Engage with suppliers to resolve elevated supply or quality issues, including assisting in resolving Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCAR)

Who are You?

Possess strong Chemical purchasing experience of 5-7 years, preferably in a multi-national manufacturing setting.

Possess a Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or related fields.

Business analysis and presentation skills required, market and economic analysis skills a plus.

Demonstrated negotiation skills and experience in establishing and maintaining influential relationships with suppliers.

Positive attitude, self-starter, and proven ability to work in a team environment.

Fluency – verbal and written in English is mandatory, multiple languages a plus.

Experience with SalesForce SRM, PowerBi, Team Guru, Esker, SAP and / or JDE a plus.

We understand that not all candidates may meet the requirements listed above. If you believe you have the knowledge and experience necessary to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

What competencies will you need?

Possess keen commercial savviness, intellectual and emotional maturity, analytical thinking and excellent business acumen to identify and exploit opportunities as they arise.

Ability to contribute to strategic, long-term goals while achieving short term operational goals.

Work effectively across all functions in the Company.

Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, as well as demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to communicate with all levels.

Accomplished Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills.

We are Offering...

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future - You will be part of a highly collaborative culture that promotes continuous improvement through cross-functional partnerships to achieve our mission. We do this through a strong and unified culture and transparent management which has empowered us to create high performing global teams that achieve superior solutions for our customers.

As part of the MAES Team, you will have ...

Opportunities for career growth, competitive compensation (competitive base salary and performance related bonus plan) and benefits packages (health, dental, and vision insurance, Wellness Program, PTO / Holidays, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match).

Innovated work environment where you will be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team.

Perks and Incentives such as paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional development

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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