Candidates located in Philadelphia PA, Strongsville OH, Middletown OH, Zion IL we are looking for you!

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the daily procurement activities of assigned categories, ensure continuity of supply, competitive pricing, quality and technical innovation by managing the raw material and container spend in support of the strategic plan. Travel expectation is approximately 10%, domestic and international.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support strategies and approaches to achieve goals set out by local, regional and global management.

• Delivering/driving results in area of responsibility by working with internal and external customers.

• Studies market trends, interviews, researches & audits suppliers & determines those who can supply raw materials on a global &/or local basis at the lowest overall cost to the corporation.

• Negotiates contracts on all domestic raw materials.

• Take ownership and actively manage the specifications, supplier base and contracts for assigned categories.

• Establishes, monitors & adjusts when necessary standard prices for all assigned raw materials.

• Accountable for limiting the price variance as it relates to the raw material budget vs. actual spend.

• Own key supplier relationships and monitor and report supplier performance.

• Provide (monthly) data – current/forecasted prices per product families - to support the global RM data initiative including monthly reports.

• Monitor market intelligence (margin impacts, what if) on key suppliers/materials, as well as own key supplier relationships based on assigned categories and create a market forecast. Provide monthly procurement updates on assigned categories.

• Support resolving sourcing operational issues to ensure on time delivery, being also an active team member of the localization team (when applies).

• Partner with Raw Material Technical Group for upstream interaction on procurement of new products, strategic and alternative sources and investigate on further simplification opportunities of tier 2 materials.

• Ensure contracts are followed for assigned direct materials (specialties or commodities).

Education, Experience, Skills/Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university 4-6 years of experience; or at least eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. C.P.M. certification preferred.
• Strong business background, ability to understand customer needs, etc.
• Regionally relevant professional procurement certification preferred (e.g.; ISM, CIPS)
• Lean Six Sigma/ Continuous Improvement experience preferred