Greater Boston or Cleveland (Hybrid)
Growing specialty materials manufacturer seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager to lead sourcing initiatives across a diverse portfolio of raw materials, chemicals, polymers, additives, and specialty ingredients. This individual will play a key role in developing sourcing strategies, strengthening supplier partnerships, managing supply continuity, and supporting the organization's continued growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for direct materials, including polymers, resins, additives, chemicals, fillers, pigments, and specialty ingredients.
- Lead supplier negotiations involving pricing, contracts, service levels, and long-term supply agreements.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and value creation.
- Manage supplier performance, allocation challenges, and supply chain risk mitigation initiatives.Identify and implement cost savings opportunities while maintaining quality, service, and supply continuity.
- Monitor market conditions, commodity trends, and supply chain dynamics to proactively address risks and opportunities.
- Support inventory optimization and working capital improvement initiatives.
- Participate in supplier audits, business reviews, and strategic planning activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 8+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Direct experience sourcing chemical raw materials, specialty chemicals, polymers, resins, additives, ingredients, or other manufacturing raw materials is required.
- Demonstrated success negotiating supplier agreements and managing key supplier relationships.
- Experience developing and executing sourcing strategies for direct materials.
- Strong understanding of supplier relationship management, supply chain risk mitigation, and market intelligence.
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
Compensation & Benefits
The company offers a competitive compensation package, annual incentive opportunity, comprehensive benefits, and significant career growth potential within a growing organization. Final compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.