Category Sourcing Manager - Logistics

The Category Sourcing Manager - Logistics will be a member of the Logistics Procurement team, with the key responsibility to partner with global and local functional leadership to establish category specific strategies and drive the supplier identification, negotiations and contracting necessary to meet the desired requirements at the best possible economics.  Key areas of focus for this position include Rail and Warehouse but also other modes of Transport (Truck, MPC, etc).  He / She will manage the relations with the established vendors across all these categories.

The position is located in Midland, MI.              

Run the Business

• Establish strong working relationships with functional stakeholders and jointly define and implement 3-5 year category strategies that support the needs of the function. 
• Lead negotiations and ensure cross functional support/approvals of agreed to commercial terms; drive successful implementation of new agreements.
• Depending on assigned portfolio, total annual spend of rough estimate ~$30-40 MM over 60 vendors will be directly under the influence of the individual. Assigned portfolio might include local, regional and global responsibilities.
• Develop strong team work within the global / regional Integrated Business Services / Supply Chain organization and with the key stakeholders within the locations supported; identify leverage opportunities across the company
• Assess and manage risk profile per business / customer, including supply vulnerability assessment and translate these into strategies per mode.

Change/Improve the Business

• Lead or co-lead Sourcing Councils; be responsible for collecting and sharing market intelligence in the respective areas with functional partners to proactively identify new opportunities for service or cost savings
• Challenge existing concepts, specifications and cost budgets introducing new sourcing solutions, change agent at business level
• Lead the execution of sourcing projects against identified opportunities and subsequent development for new suppliers.

External Relationships

• Manage key supplier relationships and performance to contracts of assigned categories mainly within region but also in support of global requirements

Compliance

• Maintain and execute the best in class procurement processes, ensure proper contract administration, follow policy requirements, utilize key procurement tools, and troubleshoot issues with our tactical procurement team.

• Education;  Bachelor's degree or higher ( Logistics, Supply Chain Mgt, Finance, or relevant area of study )
• Experience:   7 - 10 years of experience in procurement related roles
• Training in procurement approaches / strategies
• Strategic thinker with ability to execute
• Demonstrated ability and experience to engage with and influence multiple key internal clients
• Demonstrated ability to handle diverse portfolio of projects across multiple spend and geographical areas and work under pressure with competing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and negotiation skills
• Proficient analytical skills
• Experience in a global, chemical business environment preferred
• Spoken and written fluency in English is mandatory (Spanish fluency is a plus).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Knowledge of SAP is desired, but not required

Equity and Inclusion

With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives, experiences, and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, work and life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their backgrounds, and are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process.