Procurement Manager

Senior Procurement to Procurement Manager

South side of Greater Houston Area

145-165k base plus 0-20% profit share and 9% on 6% 401k match, 9 / 80 work schedule

Our client is seeking a seasoned procurement professional who is ready to take on leadership responsibilities or a proven leader who is ready to elevate the procurement function at a chemical plant. You will supervise a small team of buyers and warehouse personnel and guide them through a decentralization of the procurement function. The plant is shifting to rely much less on corporate resources. You will report to the Commercial Director. This plant has long term growth plans.

Serve as a working manager

Establish and maintain reliable procurement systems and establish consistency

Develop a full and consistent SAP utilization

Use a "high touch and light touch" approach to coaching and mentoring

Manage the large negotiations and execute contracts

Manage the high value contract relationships

Build up warehouse procedures and systems and establish consistency

BS Degree and a strong track record of success in the procurement field for a minimum of 5 years . Overall experience level in the chemical industry is 10 years total with 5 of that in procurement.