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Position Summary

The Procurement Director leads the sourcing and procurement function for a diversified chemical group operating four production sites across the United States and Europe. With accountability for more than $600M in annual spend, this role directs procurement strategies across feedstocks, indirect goods and services, logistics, and capital projects. As a key member of the Commercial Leadership Team, the Procurement Director plays a critical role in optimizing supply chain performance, aligning procurement with business objectives, and ensuring full compliance with governance and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct all procurement activities across feedstocks, raw materials, indirect materials, engineering services, and capital projects.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies that maximize group-wide synergies, cost savings, and operational reliability.
• Ensure procurement practices align with internal safety standards, compliance protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership and development to a team of 28 across multiple geographies, including direct reports at each operational site.
• Align procurement planning with site operations, business management, and technical teams to support production efficiency and innovation.
• Represent the organization in cross-group procurement forums, contributing to enterprise-level purchasing initiatives and best practices.
• Lead high-value contract negotiations and secure executive approvals in accordance with Delegation of Authority guidelines.
• Track and report on procurement performance metrics, supplier evaluations, and budget adherence for senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in procurement leadership roles within the chemical, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.
• Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract execution in a multi-site environment.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office, and procurement data analysis tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills with experience collaborating at senior organizational levels.

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