- Collaborate with Business Units (BU) and Group Functions (GF) to identify and implement strategic sourcing initiatives that deliver measurable cost reductions.
- Analyze spend data across multiple sites to identify sourcing and consolidation opportunities.
- Partner with global category procurement teams and site procurement teams to identify and leverage sourcing synergies.
- Develop a strong understanding of internal customer requirements to effectively negotiate contract terms, conditions, and pricing.
- Identify opportunities to establish framework agreements for goods and services to improve automation and procurement efficiency.
- Negotiate contract terms that minimize financial and legal risk and ensure enforceability under applicable contract law.
- Interpret and resolve issues related to existing contracts with potential financial impact, including pricing formulas, tiered discounts, and meet/release conditions.
- Ensure operational procurement support delivers products and services that meet quality standards, quantity requirements, and delivery timelines.
- Manage supplier interactions, including performance discussions and issue resolution.
- Conduct market research and total cost analysis to support sourcing strategies.
- Support procurement operations by managing purchase orders and related transactional activities.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business Administration, or related field strongly preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant job experience may be considered.
- 3-5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles.
- Strong understanding of procurement and tendering processes.
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills for interaction with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail, particularly during bid and proposal reviews.
- Ability to analyze information, resolve discrepancies, and support decision-making aligned with business needs.
- Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. In accordance with Washington state pay transparency requirements, the pay range for this role is $88,400-$147,400. Where an individual falls within this range will depend on the hiring budget, internal equity, and the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing. These benefits include:
- Health care - Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Spending Account (HSA) with High Deductible PPO XD
- Employee Life Insurance - Basic, Supplemental Life and AD&D
- Dependent Life Insurance and AD&D
- Disability Coverage - Short-Term and Long-Term
- Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care and Dependent Care
- NortonLifeLock device security, online privacy, and identity theft protection
- Aflac Benefits
- Legal Assistance Program
- Retirement Benefits - Defined Contribution 401(k) Plan with Employer Retirement Contribution and Employer Match - Work-Life, Time Off & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate. Washington employees who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement accrue a minimum of 80 hours of vacation per year; have 10 paid holidays; and accrue 64 hours of Sick/Personal time per year. Employees who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement earn time off in accordance with the provisions of the agreement.
- Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
- Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs. LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.
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Strategic Buyer - Kalama - LANXESS Americas
Description
Job HighlightsThe Strategic Buyer will create competitive advantage and minimize company risk through the strategic sourcing of technical goods and services. This role partners closely with business units and group functions to drive cost efficiencies, optimize supplier relationships, and ensure reliable procurement operations that support overall business success.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Type: Regular
Who we are
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.
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What we offer you
We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available
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