Logistics Procurement Manager - Columbus, United States - Hexion
Description
Please wait...Logistics Procurement Manager
Date:
Apr 7, 2024
Location:
Columbus, OH, US
Company Overview
Grounded by a history that is deeply rooted in innovation, Hexion is a global employer committed to building and protecting the future by producing innovative performance materials.
Everywhere you look, you will find our materials and people at work to help customers make products that are stronger, safer, and cleaner.
When you work for Hexion, you'll join a team that is committed to operating safely and with integrity to build a more sustainable future for all, our associates, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.
Position OverviewThe company is searching for a ProcurementManager to manage North American Bulk Truck Logistics within our world-class organization.
The individual is responsible for up to $100MM in annual spend and will play a leading role in the development, negotiation, and implementation of strategic sourcing plans.
Additionally, the Procurement Manager will work with some of Hexion's largest and most visible logistic suppliers, will be a crucial communicator to both leaders and internal customers, and will see immediate business impact from their actions.
Job Responsibilities
Develop procurement plans and document databased strategic logistics strategies using various organizational procurement processes.
Source Bulk Truck logistics for 20 sites in Hexion's NA portfolio.
Negotiate in a timely manner all aspects of supply contracts including pricing, payment terms, and volumes, in an effort to guarantee security of supply, minimize working capital, drive productivity, reduce costs and ensure quality in accordance with business demands
Become the market expert; build strong value-added relationships for assigned commodities to drive value and manage internal and external communications
Contribute to both procurement and business team meetings, report on deep dive of personal quarterly actions within global procurement processes
Leverage and engage the global procurement team to ensure coordination and create value
Develop strong relationships with internal customers
Coordinate and assist in the development of price forecasts and budgets
Competencies
Contract Writing:
Consistently executes contracts and aligns contracting intent with stakeholders
Mentors, consults and engages with others on various levels of contracts and demonstrates commercial diligence
Proficient in multiple types of contracts and complexity
Develops contracts with long-term strategic value
Creatively adjusts clauses benefitting the company
Has insights of best-in-class contracts available in the market and organization
Viewed by stakeholders as strong in contract writing and knowledge
Negotiation Skills:
Subject Matter Expert (SME) both internally and externally
Ability to successfully complete large negotiations/projects
Consistently exceeds the pre-established negotiation goals; able to adapt negotiation strategy as needed
Supports and coaches others in their negotiations
Viewed as an expert / resource not only on commodity set, but negotiations in general
Strong Supplier Relationship Management / Partnership with supplier and ability to fully leverage relationship with supplier
Effectively uses procurement management within multi-level supplier relationships
Market Analysis and Strategy Development:
Viewed as an expert for a commodity to internal and external stakeholders
Ability to utilize market knowledge to anticipate impact in the market and other commodities.
Skillful in converting market knowledge to strategy; innovative
Market knowledge is proactively shared with peers or business teams and fully integrated into strategies
Utilizes market knowledge to maximize both short and long-term value
Process Utilization:
Serves as role model and mentor to others in use and application of procurement processes and business services or as leader of procurement process
Perceived as an innovative leader in development/improvement of procurement processes. Creates value through processes
Minimum Qualifications
10+ years relevant commercial or procurement experience
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with an attention to detail
Experience with liquid bulk and/or chemical shipping requirements
Knowledge of current technologies related to process analysis, supply chain optimization, procurement, and resource planning
Excellent interpersonal skills
Experience working in a matrix or multi-site organization
Travel 25%
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Business
Other
We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any characteristic protected by law.
To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years of age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies.
Nearest Major Market:
Columbus
Nearest Secondary Market:
Dublin
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