Procurement Manager

Indivision Laxness - Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Pittsburgh, PA

10,001+ employees

About the position

The Procurement Manager will lead strategic procurement initiatives to secure cost-competitive raw materials for North American production sites. This role involves cultivating strong supplier relationships, leveraging market insights, and presenting impactful strategies to regional and global leaders to ensure a seamless and sustainable supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Develop and recommend short- and long-term procurement strategies for raw material demand requirements.
• Manage ongoing relationships with suppliers' sales and internal business leaders.
• Analyze market structure, trends, technical developments, and regulatory trends affecting raw materials.
• Present formal strategies to regional and global leadership for corporate procurement alignment.
• Establish regional contracts from negotiation to final agreement with LANXESS leadership approval.
• Negotiate resolution of disputes and changes in scope with suppliers.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to coordinate order placement of raw materials.
• Present a unified message to potential suppliers for fair bid processes and implement new supplier programs.
• Ensure compliance with departmental objectives regarding supplier evaluations and sustainability initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or a closely related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant strategic procurement and/or commercial contracting experience, or 3 years with an MBA.
• Previous chemical industry experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of basic chemical manufacturing processes and market influences.
• Excellent communication skills with all levels of LANXESS and supplier organizations.
• Proven ability in pricing and contract negotiations with vendors.
• Thorough understanding of commercial contract law.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to analyze and resolve disputes and understand internal customer requirements.
• Strong analytical skills using PowerPoint and Excel; ability to master LANXESS tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional Certification (C.P.M., CPSM) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages including a global bonus program and individual performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits for financial security, health, and wellbeing including retirement plans and medical care.
• Flexible working arrangements through the global 'Xwork' program.
• Commitment to professional and personal development through ongoing education and training.