Sr. Procurement Specialist - Direct Materials

JOB TITLE : Sr. Purchasing Specialist - Direct Materials

D EPARTMENT : Supply Chain

REPORTS TO : Senior Procurement Manager

ROLE SUMMARY : This position will have the responsibility to lead strategic sourcing initiatives and procurement of Chemicals for Dorf Ketal in U.S. & Canada. Excellent skills in communication, problem solving, facilitation, negotiation, multi-tasking & project management are important elements expected from this position. This position will be based out of Dorf Ketal's office in Houston, Texas.

K EY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Analyze historic spend data to identify opportunities for supply consolidation, optimization and for competitive sourcing.
• Work closely with other functional areas and all the manufacturing plants to establish an effective supply base.
• Manage pricing updates as needed in ERP system and reporting.
• Develop sourcing strategies by analyzing the supply base, market conditions, and future technologies to achieve the saving objective. Assist with the tracking and reporting monthly realized cost savings and cost avoidance from procurement initiatives and actions.
• Ensure competitive cost, quality, and appropriate service levels for assigned procurement responsibility for goods & services.
• Negotiate, implement, and manage contracts, ensuring adherence to all company policies, directives, and sustainability targets related to purchases from outside vendors.
• Conduct competitive sourcing events (RFx's) and negotiate pricing / contracts for specific Indirect and Capex goods and services, in compliance with Legal, Technical and SHE requirements.
• Drive continues improvement activities within the manufacturing plants, lead actions with the main stake holders.
• Understand vendor capabilities, optimize SRM, identify opportunities for alternative sources and arrangements, and make recommendations to reduce cost and risk, and optimize working capital.
• Establish, analyze and report metrics to track vendor performance, conduct periodic performance and business review meetings with key suppliers to drive continuous improvement.
• Serve as a primary point of contact to develop and manage relationships with key suppliers and service providers.
• Ability to travel as required to vendors and Dorf Ketal office / manufacturing sites. Estimated 10% global and domestic travel.
• Other projects as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

C ORE QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education :

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business management, or related fields

Experience / Skills :

Certificates and Licenses :

C OMPETENCIES :

Language Ability :

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability :

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills :

In order to perform this job successfully, an individual should have a working knowledge of Word Processing software, Spreadsheet software, Internet software, and Database software.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and talk and hear.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.