Director of Procurement – Chemical & Raw Materials

Quanex is looking for a Director of Procurement – Chemical & Raw Materials to join our team located in Cambridge, Ohio. To support flexibility, we will also consider candidates who can work a hybrid schedule of two days in the Cambridge office, two days in the Akron office, and one day remotely each week. The Director of Procurement – Chemicals and Raw Materials is accountable for providing leadership and direction as it relates to a large procurement category assigned. Develops, recommends and implements procurement strategic sourcing strategies and continuous improvement initiatives to create a robust and resilient supply chain in alignment with the business growth and profitability goals. This position is working in a matrix organization and will report to the VP, Procurement - North Americas. We Offer You! Competitive Salary Excellent Bonus Potential Medical, Dental & Vision Plans Paid Time Off, Training & Holidays Charitable Contribution Match Program Tuition Assistance Wellness/Fitness Resources Training & Professional Development 401K Match w/ 2-year Vesting Period Employee Stock Purchase Plan Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few! What’s attractive about the Director of Procurement position? Ongoing interaction with multiple levels of the organization Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment Work within a fast-paced, caring, team-oriented environment Opportunity for advancement What Success Looks Like Serve as a trusted business partner to senior and executive leadership by regularly communicating sourcing strategies, progress, outcomes, and critical issues, effectively influencing decisions across multiple levels of the organization. Take ownership of assigned spend categories & create supply strategies and cost saving initiatives Manage vendor relationships, suppliers’ performance, negotiate contracts, identify and implement improvement opportunities Implement and maintain procurement best practices, policies, and procedures across the organization. Serve as the thought leader for procurement aspects of risk mitigation, sustainability, EHS, technology, automation and data analytics Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier performance and sourcing effectiveness. Develops and delivers reporting on vendor performance and initiates improvements as necessary. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product development, operations, finance, and legal to ensure alignment of sourcing activities with business needs. Analyze market trends, commodity prices, and geopolitical factors to anticipate and mitigate supply chain risks. Stay informed about global trade regulations, tariffs, and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence across all sourcing activities. Provide inspiring, hands‑on leadership that motivates, coaches, and develops the procurement team to consistently perform at their best, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement. Set clear strategic direction and performance expectations, ensuring alignment with business objectives while providing regular, constructive feedback and individualized coaching to support both results delivery and long‑term professional growth. Champion talent development and succession planning, identifying development opportunities, building capabilities, and preparing the procurement organization with the skills, mindset, and leadership strength required to support future business needs. Address performance and/or behavior issues with documentation, coaching, corrective actions and discipline as needed. What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, chemical engineer, business or related field. Ten+ years of progressive experience in procurement within a manufacturing environment and a minimum of five years in a leadership role. Proven track record of delivering significant cost savings and process improvements Extensive contract negotiation experience, commercial acumen, and legal understandi…

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