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About the Role

REHAU is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Senior Procurement Manager to lead procurement and sourcing activities across the Americas region. This leadership role is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that drive cost optimization, supplier innovation, supply chain resilience, and operational excellence while supporting the company's long-term business objectives.

The Senior Procurement Manager will lead and develop a high-performing procurement team while partnering closely with Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Sales, Legal, and Global Procurement to ensure sourcing decisions align with business priorities. Success in this role comes from building strong supplier partnerships, mitigating risk, improving processes, and creating long-term value for the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy & Business Leadership

• Develop and execute the regional procurement strategy aligned with REHAU's business objectives and global sourcing initiatives.
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives that optimize total cost of ownership while ensuring quality, service, and supply continuity.
• Identify opportunities for supplier innovation, cost reduction, operational efficiency, and value creation.
• Monitor market conditions, industry trends, and supply risks to proactively support business continuity.
• Lead contract negotiations and commercial agreements with key suppliers.

Supplier Management

• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships while managing supplier performance, risk, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop sourcing strategies that strengthen supplier diversity, sustainability, and long-term resilience.
• Lead supplier evaluations, performance reviews, and executive-level business reviews.
• Implement contingency plans that mitigate geopolitical, financial, operational, and risks.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop the regional Procurement team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Establish clear performance expectations and support succession planning and talent development.
• Encourage innovation and knowledge sharing across the procurement organization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, Product Management, Finance, Legal, and Global Procurement to support strategic business initiatives.
• Collaborate with Finance to strengthen procurement controls, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Drive continuous improvement through procurement technologies, ERP systems, and data-driven decision-making.
• Present procurement strategies, business updates, and performance metrics to executive leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related business or technical discipline preferred. Bachelor's degree with equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Ten or more years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain leadership experience within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading regional procurement organizations and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong background in supplier negotiations, contract management, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management.
• Experience managing procurement within complex manufacturing or global supply chain environments.
• Strong financial acumen with experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within manufacturing, construction products, industrial products, plastics, polymers, or related industries.
• Knowledge of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
• Experience with SAP or other enterprise ERP systems.
• Familiarity with procurement analytics, business intelligence tools, and strategic sourcing methodologies.
• Experience working within a global matrix organization.

What You'll Bring

• Strategic leadership and business acumen.
• A passion for developing people and building high-performing teams.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Cross-functional leadership and executive communication skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset focused on operational excellence and long-term value creation.

Compensation & Benefits

REHAU Water Technologies offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our employees.

Compensation

• Competitive salary
• Performance Incentives: Depending on the position, employees may be eligible to participate in annual and/or quarterly incentive programs designed to reward individual, team, and company performance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage
• PPO, HSA, and FSA options
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

REHAU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic protected by law.