Senior Global Category Manager - Chemicals
- Defines a Global Category Strategy for assigned Categories that drives continuous improvement within the Category and benefits to the business
- Develop and implement a comprehensive global sourcing strategy for Polymers, Amines & Chelants & Hydrocarbon Solvent, including raw materials, intermediates, and specialty chemicals. - Identify market trends, supply chain risks, and opportunities for innovation and optimization within the category.
- Develops/Manages Preferred Supplier Network, Strategic Suppliers
- Defines Contracting Strategy and leads Supplier Negotiations
- Drives Cash Improvements across assigned Categories
- Mitigate Risks to the business by driving a comprehensive Sole/Single/Dual Source strategy that builds a flexible supply chain and ensures continuity of supply
- Develop a Best Cost Country strategy that drives the purchases to the location with optimal Total Landed Cost
- Drive supplier relationship management processes, including leading periodic business reviews to monitor and manage supplier performance and value proposition KPI's (cost, quality service, etc.)
- Obtains agreement of the strategy from all business stakeholders and publishes it for all users to access
- Facilitative Leadership Reports to Leadership on Market Trends and Category Performance
- Responsible for maintaining ongoing dialogue with the regional procurement teams, regional category managers, Global Product Managers & Technology dept. on key supplier issues
- Negotiation skills and ability to influence with competencies in general expense contract requirements/nuances.
- Familiarity with market trends and key suppliers for Polymers, Amines & Chelants & Hydrocarbon solvents.
- Strategy development and implementation.
- Conduct market research and analysis to stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activities.
- Share insights and recommendations with senior leadership to inform strategic decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, safety standards, and sustainability practices in procurement activities.
- Lead contract negotiations with suppliers to achieve favorable terms and conditions, ensuring compliance with corporate policies.
- Develop and manage contract lifecycle processes, including renewals and compliance tracking.
- Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills, capable of developing presentations and comfortable interacting with internal/external stakeholders and Veolia Water Tech senior management.
- Creative, organized, and self-motivated for success.
- Experience in working in different cultures and environments, in a matrixed organization.
- Possesses unquestioned integrity and strong business ethics and leads by example.
- Demonstrates a firm commitment to the company's values (Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion) and culture.
- Advanced interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. Open, objective, and transparent communication, listening, and proactive.
- Demonstrated experience in building and leading high-performing teams, with effective talent management, pipelining, and building of partnerships across sub-teams.
- Team player with peers to share and implement the best practices.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
- 12+ years of experience in procurement, category management, or supply chain management, with a focus on chemicals.
- Proven track record of strategic sourcing and supplier management in a global context.
- Experience in working in different cultures and environments, in a matrixed organization.
- Regional and global travel required - 30%.
- Estimated compensation range for this role is $115,000 - 125,000 + 10% annual bonus, based on experience
- This is a hybrid position, with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home
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