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We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Global Indirect Procurement to lead and optimize our global indirect sourcing function. With approximately $200M in addressable spend across categories such as MRO, CapEx, IT, Facilities, HR, Finance, and Professional Services, this role plays a critical role in driving enterprise-wide cost savings, risk mitigation, and digital transformation. The ideal candidate thrives in a centralized procurement environment and will be a key enabler of our ongoing procurement transformation.

Strategic Leadership & Category Management 

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned with enterprise goals and functional priorities. 
• Oversee strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, and performance optimization across indirect spend categories. 
• Lead a team of 3 category managers while influencing regional and functional stakeholders across plants and business units. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Partner with IT, Finance, HR, Operations, and Plant leaders to align procurement strategies with business needs and operational realities. 
• Build sourcing pipelines based on demand planning, total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling, and market intelligence. 
• Drive stakeholder engagement and change management as part of the procurement transformation roadmap. 

Cost & Risk Management 

• Deliver year-over-year savings targets through cost reduction, cost avoidance, and demand management. 
• Proactively manage supplier risk, continuity, and performance, especially for critical services and capital projects. 
• Establish supplier segmentation models and governance frameworks for key supplier relationships. 

Process & Digital Enablement 

• Implement and continuously improve procurement processes, KPIs, and compliance across categories and geographies. 
• Champion the use of digital tools (e.g., SAP, Coupa, iCertis, analytics platforms) to improve visibility, sourcing velocity, and data-driven decision-making.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field (MBA or relevant Master's preferred). 
• 10+ years of progressive procurement experience, with at least 5 years in global indirect procurement leadership. 
• Proven experience managing diverse indirect categories (MRO, CapEx, IT, Facilities, etc.) in a manufacturing or chemicals context. 
• Demonstrated success leading teams, engaging stakeholders, and delivering measurable savings and performance improvement. 
• Expertise in sourcing strategy, supplier management, contracting, and digital procurement tools (Coupa preferred). 
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. 
• Track record of influencing and aligning with senior leadership in matrixed global organizations. 

• Percent of addressable spend under management 
• Annual cost savings (hard and soft) 
• Contract coverage and compliance 
• Supplier performance (on-time delivery, service level adherence, risk) 
• Sourcing cycle time and procurement process velocity 
• Stakeholder satisfaction scores 
• Procurement process automation and adoption metrics 

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To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site and, be at least 18 years of age.  Any offer of employment will be conditioned upon successful completion of a drug test and background investigation, as well as authorization for the Company to conduct additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. A prior criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment, and the Company will conduct an individualized assessment and reassessment, consistent with applicable law, prior to making any final employment decision.