Strategic Site Procurement Leader - Chemours
El Dorado, AR
About the Job
As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.
HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CHEMISTRY AND THE WORLD
From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee is part of something bigger than themselves as together we work to create a better world through the power of our chemistry.
Chemours is a $6.3 billion company with a portfolio of products and processes that enable technologies and products that people use every day in their lives. From cellular phones to lower emission vehicles, to 5G communications and clean energy from hydrogen, we’re collaborating with customers to make these innovations more capable. Simply said, we use our chemistry to change lives, shape markets, and redefine industries—one improvement at a time.
Chemours is seeking a Strategic Site Procurement Leader to join our Americas Indirect Procurement Team !
This position will be a highly visible, key role within the Company and will be the face of procurement for site-managed Indirect Procurement activities at one or more Operating Sites. The successful candidate will ensure that procurement strategies and programs meet the productivity requirements and needs of the businesses. This role participates in the strategic planning of Procurement programs and manages important supplier relationships. Responsibilities include implementing effective strategies, systems, processes, and tools for linkage across the company to enable simplification, standardization, leverage, and compliance.
The Capabilities for Success in this role include the following:
+ Business acumen – creating, positioning, and negotiating commercial arrangements to deliver competitive advantage.
+ Project Management experience with strong data analytics experience to provide data-driven procurement solutions.
+ Strategic leadership skills in developing and nurturing strong working ties with site leadership and operations teams.
+ Strong negotiation skills and experience managing and negotiating contracts to meet business needs and objectives.
+ Work closely with Chemours plant sites to resolve supply issues and implement procurement strategies.
+ Conduct spend analytics to achieve optimal TCO, review market intelligence, and evaluate benchmarks and best practices to drive continuous improvement across the supplier base.
+ Supplier Relationship Management
+ Negotiate contracts and purchase order terms and conditions with the inclusion of Legal, Risk Management, Business leadership, and Finance, as required.
+ Good analytical and quantitative skills
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
+ Develop and execute Procurement strategies in support of business strategies.
+ Enable the development and execution of category strategy in alignment with business strategy.
+ Develop and maintain effective supplier partnerships.
+ Manage and improve total cost for Indirect materials.
+ Provide and leverage market and competitive intelligence with other Indirect functions.
+ Proactively develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies for key materials.
+ Collaborate with Procurement Team peers on Procurement strategy, global category strategy, and supplier strategies.
+ Strategic thought partner for Procurement and Business leadership alike
+ Manage all procurement activities on individual spending>$50K and annual spending>$250K.
+ Authoring Contracts with Firm KPIs that enhance Compliance.
+ Enables a Strategic process to leverage key suppliers across sites.
+ Lead supplier risk evaluations to develop risk mitigation plans for key and single-sourced items.
The following is _required_ for this role:
+ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration
+ Minimum 5+ years’ professional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Sales, Business, or Operations
+ Experience developing, socializing, and executing Strategies with clear goals and priorities.
+ Proven negotiating and contract authoring experience.
+ Demonstrated Strategic business and financial acumen.
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Access, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Explorer) and PowerBI.
The following is _preferred_ for this role:
+ Strong Procurement Leadership background with 8+ years leading Procurement Projects.
+ Wave reporting experience
+ Six Sigma Greenbelt+ Certification(s)
Benefits:
Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Benefits Packages
401(k) Match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
Company-paid Volunteer Days
We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life. And we’re proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® .
Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers. (https://www.chemours.com/en/careers)
_Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws._
_Chemours is an E-Verify employer_
_Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation_
_Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position_
_In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do._
Pay Range (in local currency):
$97,843.00 - $152,880.00
Chemours Level:
25
Annual Bonus Target:
8%
_The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation._ _Factors considered_ _in extending a compensation offer include (but are_ _not limited to)_ _responsibilities of the_ _job, experience,_ _knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans._
At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."
A new company. A new purpose. A new commitment to customers and chemistry. We are Chemours. And even more exciting is how our employees are committed to be catalysts for better. The word “ours” is in our name intentionally. It is about our employees, our customers and our world. Our values are simple: We seek to put our customers first always. We encourage creativity and simplicity. We give you the ability to operate with the innovation and enthusiasm of an entrepreneur. We are obsessed with making our world safe and we do this all with unshakable integrity – doing what is right. See chemistry in a different way at Chemours.
PLEASE USE A WEB BROWSER OTHER THAN INTERNET EXPLORER IF YOU ENCOUNTER ISSUES (CHROME, FIREFOX, SAFARI, ETC.)
HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CHEMISTRY AND THE WORLD
From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee is part of something bigger than themselves as together we work to create a better world through the power of our chemistry.
Chemours is a $6.3 billion company with a portfolio of products and processes that enable technologies and products that people use every day in their lives. From cellular phones to lower emission vehicles, to 5G communications and clean energy from hydrogen, we’re collaborating with customers to make these innovations more capable. Simply said, we use our chemistry to change lives, shape markets, and redefine industries—one improvement at a time.
Chemours is seeking a Strategic Site Procurement Leader to join our Americas Indirect Procurement Team !
This position will be a highly visible, key role within the Company and will be the face of procurement for site-managed Indirect Procurement activities at one or more Operating Sites. The successful candidate will ensure that procurement strategies and programs meet the productivity requirements and needs of the businesses. This role participates in the strategic planning of Procurement programs and manages important supplier relationships. Responsibilities include implementing effective strategies, systems, processes, and tools for linkage across the company to enable simplification, standardization, leverage, and compliance.
The Capabilities for Success in this role include the following:
+ Business acumen – creating, positioning, and negotiating commercial arrangements to deliver competitive advantage.
+ Project Management experience with strong data analytics experience to provide data-driven procurement solutions.
+ Strategic leadership skills in developing and nurturing strong working ties with site leadership and operations teams.
+ Strong negotiation skills and experience managing and negotiating contracts to meet business needs and objectives.
+ Work closely with Chemours plant sites to resolve supply issues and implement procurement strategies.
+ Conduct spend analytics to achieve optimal TCO, review market intelligence, and evaluate benchmarks and best practices to drive continuous improvement across the supplier base.
+ Supplier Relationship Management
+ Negotiate contracts and purchase order terms and conditions with the inclusion of Legal, Risk Management, Business leadership, and Finance, as required.
+ Good analytical and quantitative skills
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
+ Develop and execute Procurement strategies in support of business strategies.
+ Enable the development and execution of category strategy in alignment with business strategy.
+ Develop and maintain effective supplier partnerships.
+ Manage and improve total cost for Indirect materials.
+ Provide and leverage market and competitive intelligence with other Indirect functions.
+ Proactively develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies for key materials.
+ Collaborate with Procurement Team peers on Procurement strategy, global category strategy, and supplier strategies.
+ Strategic thought partner for Procurement and Business leadership alike
+ Manage all procurement activities on individual spending>$50K and annual spending>$250K.
+ Authoring Contracts with Firm KPIs that enhance Compliance.
+ Enables a Strategic process to leverage key suppliers across sites.
+ Lead supplier risk evaluations to develop risk mitigation plans for key and single-sourced items.
The following is _required_ for this role:
+ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration
+ Minimum 5+ years’ professional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Sales, Business, or Operations
+ Experience developing, socializing, and executing Strategies with clear goals and priorities.
+ Proven negotiating and contract authoring experience.
+ Demonstrated Strategic business and financial acumen.
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Access, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Explorer) and PowerBI.
The following is _preferred_ for this role:
+ Strong Procurement Leadership background with 8+ years leading Procurement Projects.
+ Wave reporting experience
+ Six Sigma Greenbelt+ Certification(s)
Benefits:
Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Benefits Packages
401(k) Match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
Company-paid Volunteer Days
We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life. And we’re proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® .
Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers. (https://www.chemours.com/en/careers)
_Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws._
_Chemours is an E-Verify employer_
_Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation_
_Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position_
_In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do._
Pay Range (in local currency):
$97,843.00 - $152,880.00
Chemours Level:
25
Annual Bonus Target:
8%
_The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation._ _Factors considered_ _in extending a compensation offer include (but are_ _not limited to)_ _responsibilities of the_ _job, experience,_ _knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans._
At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."
A new company. A new purpose. A new commitment to customers and chemistry. We are Chemours. And even more exciting is how our employees are committed to be catalysts for better. The word “ours” is in our name intentionally. It is about our employees, our customers and our world. Our values are simple: We seek to put our customers first always. We encourage creativity and simplicity. We give you the ability to operate with the innovation and enthusiasm of an entrepreneur. We are obsessed with making our world safe and we do this all with unshakable integrity – doing what is right. See chemistry in a different way at Chemours.
PLEASE USE A WEB BROWSER OTHER THAN INTERNET EXPLORER IF YOU ENCOUNTER ISSUES (CHROME, FIREFOX, SAFARI, ETC.)
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