Senior Procurement Manager

Location: Bay City, TX We provide relocation. If you have a farther commute we can do hybrid remote as well. WHO WE AR EWe are a leading supplier of methacrylate chemistry. As a global company with around 2,900 employees, we are represented on four continents. We serve a global market with our MERACRYL® methacrylates and PMMA molding compounds under the PLEXIGLAS® brand (in the Americas registered under the trademark ACRYLITE®), which we manufacture in our worldwide production network. Our products supply growth markets including the automotive, construction, and medical technology industries . Röhm is committed to operating with social responsibility, an d sustainabili ty forms an integral part of our business strategy. We view our employees as our strength, and we value diversity and inclusion. If you thrive in an environment where individual contributions are both visible and recognized, Röhm may be right for yo u. WHAT THE ROLE DELIVE RS The Senior Sourcing Manager will manage and support supplier contract/price negotiations, including preparation of tender documents and evaluation of the bid documents. Negotiate the optimization/extension of existing contracts and catalogs, including the generation of new contracts and catalogs. Dollars range up to $30 MM/year. You will analyze the category/procurement groups responsible, implement and evaluate the risk analyses and supplier assessments along with developing the KPI-based strategic objectives. The sourcing manager will also develop, plan and implement measures for the procurement groups responsible within the framework of the procurement strategy, to increase/maintain competition, secure supply, increase efficiency, and raise potential savings. This role is the contact person for strategic supplier relationship, as well as first escalation stage in event and complaint managem ent. WHAT YOU WI LL DO This position will have executive procurement responsibility for complex categories/procurement groups of indirect goods and services while considering quality, safety, sustainability, the environment, as well as time & cost effi ciency.To develop and implement procurement strategies including optimized options for future supply or demand development, in coordination with internal users and in alignment with organization’s overall objectives as well as considering market place develo pments.Have in-dept knowledge of all aspects of technical and operational procurement activities such as but not limited to: SAP, capital goods/services, MRO(Maintenance, repair, and operating suppliers), supplier contracts, tenders/RFQ, consumables and other professional se rvices.Provide visionary leadership to team members by supporting and coaching team m embers.Ensure constructive and solution-oriented relationships with internal customers as well as sup pliers.The KPI's for the function are established and fulfilled at best-in-class level.That business is conducted in accordance with procedures and guidelines set forth in the ISO Quality and Environmental Management System as well as RC 14001 Management System.Hiring, training, developing and managing the Technical Procurement team. Appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving pr oblems. The Senior Sourcing Manager will coordinate activities with the Sourcing Manager for Technical Procurement to ensure:The Regional Procurement organization develops and executes strategies in alignment with global Pro curementThe regional implementation of global Procurement ini tiativesThis individual will work to ensure a sustainable competitive cost advantage to new and existing businesses throughout the region.The security of supply as well as a continuous value contribution through the procurement f unction.Hiring, training, developing and managing the Technical Procurement team. Appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving p roblems. WHAT WE ARE SEEKING Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required (Technical Degree Preferred), with 10 yrs. purchasing experience in a related field of expertise, or in other fields with focus on internal and/or external customers.Purchases MRO/capital goods up to $30MM, in order to fulfill the short and long-term requirements of the Business segments in Nort h America.Must possess exemplary leadership skills including strategic thinking, analytical decision making, communication, adaptability and strong team building abilities.Preferred knowledge of business law, accounting principles, state tax laws, "Occupational Safety & Health Act" (OSHA), "Environmental Protection Agency" (EPA) and state licensing regulations, as well as a basic understanding of Quality Managemen t Systems. W HAT WE OFFERCompetitive compensation and a benefits package that you’d expect from a global company: competitively priced medical, dental and vision; 401k with company match; separate company funded retirement account equal to 6% of your pay; life and disability insurance; a strong paid time off plan; and a range of elective insurances at group rates to cover some of life’s curve-balls and much more. You can find an over view of our benefits on our c areers page. YOU R APPLICATIONSounds interesting? Learn more about us and apply here: https://www.roehm. com/en/career. Realize your dr eams at Röhm Röhm seeks the best candidates, and as a result is an equal opportunity employer that is proud to provide equal access to jobs regardless of pro tected status.