Our client, a leading billion-dollar chemical manufacturing organization, is seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Procurement to join its leadership team in Memphis, Tennessee.
This individual will be responsible for leading the company's procurement and strategic sourcing functions, ensuring a reliable supply of critical materials, optimizing costs, and developing strong supplier partnerships that support continued growth and operational excellence
.
This is a highly visible leadership role with significant influence across manufacturing, operations, finance, engineering, and executive leadership teams over two site
s.
Key Responsibilit
- iesDevelop and execute procurement and sourcing strategies that align with business objectiv
- es.Lead procurement activities across raw materials, chemicals, packaging, indirect spend, MRO, and logistics categori
- es.Negotiate and manage strategic supplier agreements and long-term contrac
- ts.Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality, service, and supply continui
- ty.Monitor commodity markets and industry trends to proactively manage risk and pricing exposu
- re.Establish supplier performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiativ
- es.Partner closely with plant operations, finance, engineering, and executive leadersh
- ip.Lead and develop a high-performing procurement te
- am.Ensure compliance with procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and corporate standar
- ds.Utilize data analytics and procurement technologies to improve decision-making and operational efficien
cy.
Qualificat
- ionsBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipl
- ine.10+ years of procurement and strategic sourcing experience within chemical manufactur
- ing.Proven leadership experience managing procurement teams and complex supplier relationsh
- ips.Demonstrated success negotiating high-value contracts and driving measurable cost savi
- ngs.Strong understanding of supply chain management, contract negotiation, and supplier developm
- ent.Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management ski
lls.
Preferred Qualifica
- tionsMBA or advanced de
- gree.Chemical manufacturing industry experi
- ence.CPSM, CSCP, CIPS, or similar professional certifica
- tion.Experience with SAP, Oracle, or other ERP sys
- tems.Global sourcing experi
ence.