What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Leader, Chemical Raw Materials position at Huntsman International LLC?
Job Description :
Category Leader, Chemical Raw Materials
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our three distinct business divisions. Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service – and the list goes on.
Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us .
We are currently looking for a dynamic individual to step into the Category Lead, Chemical & Raw Materials role at our global headquarters in The Woodlands, TX.
Job Scope
As the Category Leaders, you are responsible for the execution of Huntsman’s Americas regional procurement strategy as it relates to chemicals & raw materials manufacturing and supply for Huntsman’s Performance Product manufacturing facilities. The role will manage the procurement’s strategies of chemicals for the assigned purchasing portfolio, within the set purchasing policies and guidelines, to ensure an optimal, uninterrupted and timely supply in line with the objectives of the business stakeholders. This includes supplier relationship and performance management and contract development to ensure security of supply. It will also continue to drive strategic sourcing methodology that drives a culture of agility, collaboration and optimization building a strong supply base for the controlled materials. In addition, this position will manage the day-to-day KPI’s, cost management and performance improvement.
As the Category Lead, Chemical Raw Materials you will :
- Collaborate with Americas Business and Procurement leadership to develop and maintain strategic sourcing and category management strategies while ensuring productive multi-level supplier relationships.
- Support the Procurement Director by collecting and analyzing the business requirements, key cost drivers, supplier capabilities and industry trends to develop and implement category sourcing strategies that will optimize overall value for Huntsman while ensuring supply and quality.
- Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships across the Americas region to ensure business alignment with the category sourcing strategy and ensure continuous improvement of supplier performance.
- Create and negotiate supply agreements and contracts within the mandate and in line with internal procedures, terms and conditions, expected service levels, quality requirements and financial conditions. Ensure proper contract management.
- Identify new raw material sources where appropriate and drive approval through respective processes. Troubleshoot inbound raw material supply chain constraints
- Develop alternative suppliers on key product lines, working closely with technical team through the qualification process.
- Collect and analyze relevant data to provide meaningful market intel and insights to develop category sourcing strategies. Use key sourcing tools and techniques in line with the approved strategic sourcing methodology.
- Understand and use key financial indicators (TCO, EBITDA, ROI, payment terms, Incoterms, market analysis, saving measures, etc.) to help make better business decisions.
- Develop and track project action plans to ensure projects are delivered on time and with expected results.
- Develop, maintain and review key business reports (e.g. KPI measures, project reporting, savings reporting, etc.) that provide meaningful insights to stakeholders and management. Track and develop vendor performance and vendor relationships.
Qualifications
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications :
Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and / or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.
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