Job Responsibilty:
61 Accountable for managing a lower-complexity regional category with a spend of up to USD $50 MM
61 Support the development and execution of value-optimal category strategies that appropriately balance security of supply, cost, and other value factors
61 Develop, maintain, and manage a supplier base that offers optimal quality, service, technology, and value
61 Support negotiation and implementation of supply agreements that include ideal terms
61 Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with key suppliers to advance supplier-supported company objectives, develop supplier capabilities, address gaps in supplier performance
61 In collaboration with the BUs, Technology, and/or other functional stakeholders, develop and continuously evolve a cost savings/productivity plan for the category that includes a pipeline of new ideas, in-process projects, and projects accruing savings in support of exceeding annual savings goals
61 Develop and effectively utilize should-cost models, market intelligence, and other value analysis tools to place the company in the best possible value position in the respective market
61 Effectively address all supplier performance failures via the root cause and corrective action process, successfully levying claims, and other tactics as appropriate
61 Develop and implement supply category strategies, applying best-in-class procurement processes and technology, managing special projects, driving procurement/supplier initiatives. The end result is to meet product, service, quality and overall supply requirements, and achieving cost savings objectives
61 Develop and execute RFPs/RFIs
61 Develop, execute and manage supplier contracts and agreements in line with QH DOA
61 Provide leadership to drive continuous improvement in spend management processes and implemented tactics to drive compliance across the company
61 Continually develop strong relationships with internal business partners across the company and stay connected with their individual business strategies and needs
61 Execute the defined strategic sourcing process and drive utilization of tools and techniques aligned with the process framework and architecture
61 Develop deep expertise in the spend category; shares and transfers expertise to global category managers and regional sourcing professionals. Is business focal point contact for category.
61 Responsible for compliance with legal requirements, and with Company Procedures and policies (SOX, Quality, etc). Works with local sourcing professionals to ensure alignment with local regulations, restrictions, supply chain requirements Develop and maintain company sourcing methodology and tools
61 Work effectively across business units with different objectives in the creation and implementation of procurement strategies for complex spend categories

Requirements:
61 Education background bachelor or above preferred
61 Minimum 5-10 years experience in a sourcing or commercial environment with a successful track record in developing and executing supplier or customer strategies and programs basis involving supplier partnership/alliance concepts.
61 Strong Leadership
61 Experience with executing sourcing methodology
61 Finance and Business Acumen
61 Experience managing supplier relationships
61 Solid communication skills
61 Record of driving cost savings and productivity
61 Track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams
61 Experience managing supplier relationships
61 Chemical sourcing experience is preferred.