Job description

Job Highlights

• Analyze market structure, trends, technical developments and regulatory trends that impact competitiveness and/or affect availability and delivered cost of materials and services
• Develop and recommend short and long term procurement strategies aimed at meeting BU/GF technical goods/services requirements in a manner that provides security of supply of timely and cost competitive materials or services of the appropriate quality
• Coordinate strategies within GPL regionally or globally to enhance corporate buying power and lead the effective implementation of such strategies
• Communicate procurement strategies to stakeholders and present a “one voice” message to potential suppliers to conduct fair and effective bid processes
• Conduct pre bid vendor assessments and evaluations including HSEQ and Financial stability analysis
• Establish contracts from initial bid packages through bid award, negotiation (including pricing, terms & conditions, scope of work, etc) through final agreement, with the approval of the appropriate LANXESS PRO and BU/GF management
• Negotiate resolution of claims, disputes, changes in scope and material price changes
• Communicate plans and roll-out new supplier programs to fully implement procurement strategies
• Manage ongoing supplier relationships
• Comply with all established departmental objectives with regards to supplier evaluations, supplier visit reports, cost savings reporting
• Engage in getting assessments and approvals done for Together for Sustainability (TfS) initiative
• Run business warehouse reports and perform strategic analysis out of vast amounts of data using pivot tables to determine the opportunities for cost reductions and synergies

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering, Business or comparable degree
• 10 years of technical procurement experience or MBA/MS with 5 years of relevant strategic procurement experience is required. Professional Certification is a plus
• Knowledge of basic chemical plants, equipment manufacturers and factors that influence technical commodity markets and prices
• Ability to develop and deliver persuasive argumentation in pricing & contract negotiations required
• Understanding of typical language found in procurement contracts and sensitivity to the clauses having particular importance to the buyer is essential
• Proven organizational skills to manage multiple projects and bids simultaneously, with minimal supervision
• Organize diverse information, analyze and resolve disputes, understand internal customer requirements and make independent decisions
• Understanding of management accounting principles and financial analysis skills are essential. Understanding of chemical processes, engineering or construction processes is a plus
• Power Point, Excel, SAP /ERP reports, e-sourcing tools
• Estimated travel is 30%

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $84,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15275: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pittsburgh, PA 15275

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