What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Buyer - Site Services Procurement position at LANXESS Americas?

Employee Type : Regular

Who we are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries. Our core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good.

Job Highlights

Expertise in a broad range of site services to include but are not limited to (Analytical Services, Real Estate, Safety & Security, Environmental Services, Site Management & Services etc.) is needed.
Excellent negotiation skills required with the ability to influence and persuade and gain support for key procurement initiatives with high business impact.
Develop and recommend short and long term procurement strategies regionally or globally.
Contract negotiation and contract management.
Communicate procurement strategies to stakeholders and present a "one voice" message.
Comply with all established departmental objectives with regards to supplier evaluations and cost savings reporting.
Negotiate resolution of claims, disputes, changes in scope and material price changes.
Manage ongoing supplier relationships and risks.
Realization of benchmark studies and structural analyses.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain / Finance or Business Administration with preference for an MBA.

5-10 years of relevant strategic procurement experience is required.

Understanding of the typical language found in procurement contracts and sensitivity to the clauses that are important to the buyer. Experience in negotiating high value contracts.

Proven organizational skills to manage multiple projects and bids simultaneously, with minimal supervision.

Strong communication skills (written and verbal) are required. Proven ability to develop and deliver persuasive argumentation in pricing and contract negotiations is essential.

Travel may be required up to 25 percent of the time.

This is a HYBRID role located in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office. The expectation is that the candidate will be able to be on site at least 3 days per week every week.

What we offer you

Compensation : We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.

Comprehensive Benefits : We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.

Work-Life & Flexibility : We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.

Training & Development : We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.

Diversity : LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

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