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Commodity Manager

Hexion Inc.
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2025
Company Overview

Grounded by a history that is deeply rooted in innovation, Hexion is a global employer committed to building and protecting the future by producing innovative performance materials.  Our materials are the building blocks for critical industries, including construction, agriculture, energy, automotive, and infrastructure protection. Everywhere you look, you will find our materials and people at work to help customers make products that are stronger, safer, and cleaner. When you work for Hexion, you’ll join a team that is committed to operating safely and with integrity to build a more sustainable future for all, our associates, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Commodity Manager for Raw Materials to join our Procurement team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the procurement and management of raw materials used in production. You will assist in sourcing, supplier relationship management, cost analysis, and inventory control to ensure the timely and cost-effective supply of materials while maintaining quality standards. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator with a keen interest in commodity management and supply chain optimization.

Job Responsibilities

  • Supplier Management: Develop and execute supply strategy, including new supplier development and selection, for all raw material and Co-producer materials as assigned.
  • Contract Management: Develop, negotiate, and execute supplier contracts in support of sourcing strategy an in alignment with Hexion’s commercial strategies.
  • Procurement Support: Support the procurement process for raw materials by ensuring material availability aligns with commercial and production schedules.
  • Market Analysis: Monitor and analyze market trends, commodity pricing, and supply chain disruptions to provide recommendations for cost savings or risk mitigation. Responsible for development of procurement strategy managed through deep dives and procurement plans.
  • Inventory Control: Assist in managing inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock to meet production demands without overstocking.
  • Cost Management: Help identify opportunities using the Wave initiative process, to reduce costs by negotiating prices, optimizing supplier contracts, and working closely with the finance and operations teams.
  • Data Management and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of material purchases, costs, and supplier performance. Prepare reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) for senior management.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with production, quality assurance, and logistics teams to ensure raw material requirements are met without compromising quality or delivery schedules.
  • Risk Management: Monitor the stability and reliability of supply sources and proactively address potential risks related to raw material shortages, price volatility, or supply chain disruptions.


Preferred Skills

  • Experience in commodity risk management or price forecasting.
  • Familiarity with sustainability practices and sourcing strategies in raw materials procurement.
  • Knowledge of global supply chain dynamics and trends.


Minimum Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or commodity management, preferably raw materials.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret market data and trends.
  • Knowledge of current technologies related to process analysis, supply chain optimization, procurement, and resource planning.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of raw materials and manufacturing processes is a plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business or chemistry or related field.


Other

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.

In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years of age, willing to take a drug test , submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies

Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have current satisfactory work performance and in most cases, have been in your current role 18 months.

Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.

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