Location: Conshohocken, PA
Company: Ecovyst
be able to handle multiple tasks at a time while being able to effectively collaborate with all different departments such as finance, sales, marketing, R&D, and supply chain. In addition, this person will interact with all levels of the business from associates to the President of the company.
This role is key in supporting the overall initiatives and goals for the global supply chain team. Responsibilities Responsible for the development, implementation, management and performance of sourcing strategies for Indirect & Cap Ex while having the ability to assist with Direct (as needed), to meet business goals and objectives Manages the backssment, selection and development of strategic
suppliers to meet cost and performance goals Managing supplier relationships, performing root cause analysis and resolutions, developing and monitoring supplier improvement plans Establishes a strong network and fosters collaboration with customers, suppliers, key stakeholders and team members Research and benchmark current commodity market conditions/trends, developing technologies, supply chain capacity/capability, product knowledge, customer requirements and supply/demand challenges Responsible for the procurement of contracts including the management of cost, schedule and performance parameters.
Developing contract specifications, work statements and terms and conditions. Develops
bid packages, conducts bidders' conferences, analyses, and evaluates proposals, negotiate subcontract provisions, selects, or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and manages resulting subcontracts.
Maintains vendor performance (direct and indirect) and reports metrics to Global Procurement Manager Educate company employees on Procurement policies and procedures while providing periodic training Connecting with plant personnel to discuss and offer problem solving techniques to overall performance from an operational and cost perspective Qualifications Minimum of 5 years proven procurement experience ideally in the chemical industry Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret transactional data and communicate business information (written or graphically) to the team Demonstrated track record of effective negotiation skills and strong business acumen Experience in developing strategies to effectively lead and consolidate spend categories is required Excellent oral, written and presentation communications skills Demonstrated track record of effective negotiation skills and strong business acumen Data driven with a very high level of analytical skills and attention to detail Exceptional experience in leading and executing end-to-end projects Demonstrated success in leading and handling change while taking business objectives into account Strategic problem solver with ability to prioritize multiple projects Strong knowledge and proficiency with navigating and creating purchase orders/reports with SAP Requires expertise in operating Microsoft Office programs and demonstrates experience with advanced Excel functions such as VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP and pivot tables Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain or Business Adminstration.
MBA is a plus APICS or ISO Certified is a plus Travel requirement up to 15% or as needed Associated topics: chief financial officer, controller, financial director, general manager, general operational manager, manage, operational manager, organizational culture, president, vice president
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