JOB-10047244

Anticipated Start Date

August 17, 2026

Location

Selkirk, NY

Type of Employment

Contract

Employer Info

Since our client's founding, it has exhibited a remarkable ability to do what others said could not be done. Ranked among the world’s largest petrochemical manufacturers. Their growth has been nothing short of miraculous. Today, the company has operations in over 50 countries with a global workforce of over 32,000 talented individuals.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Senior Category Manager – Indirect Procurement to originate and implement strategic category plans and a wide variety of contracts for the Specialties business. This role supports various categories, including AMR/EUR regional indirect materials, global indirect materials, and other categories such as energy and packaging materials.

Job Description

• Develop and implement multi-year category strategies for Direct Materials, Packaging, and Tolling/Contract Manufacturing Services to deliver value creation, the lowest total cost of ownership, and the highest customer satisfaction
• Source and qualify new suppliers and manage existing supplier relationships in support of global and regional categories
• Manage supplier compliance with procurement standards and policies
• Oversee and engage vendors to ensure services align with the changing needs of the business, identify new business opportunities, drive root cause analysis for continuous improvement, and provide dispute resolution
• Design, implement, and update strategic supply plans to drive total cost competitiveness while maintaining alignment with business objectives
• Maintain regular contact with direct managers, business units, manufacturing and technology leaders, and other stakeholders to obtain alignment on service level expectations and business objectives
• Develop global and regional category strategies by acting as a supply market expert and aligning procurement initiatives with business objectives
• Manage supplier engagement through meetings and other communication platforms
• Lead supplier qualification projects and ensure supplier compliance with procurement standards and policies
• Challenge existing business concepts and sole/single-source situations to improve business performance by aligning strategies with business leaders and internal stakeholders
• Respond quickly to urgent situations by supporting crisis management efforts and establishing mitigation plans for short-, mid-, and long-term needs
• Drive global compliance with applicable legislation, standards, and requirements, including ESG and Carbon Neutrality initiatives
• Promote cross-functional teamwork by aligning work processes to achieve high performance standards, meet established objectives, and support a collaborative work environment
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective execution and smooth business operations
• Lead key negotiations and maintain strong business relationships with senior management of manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers
• Develop and execute global or regional agreements across all required regions, including updating SAP and coordinating with sites, supply chain teams, and buyers
• Support procurement categories in developing and implementing sourcing strategies that drive business profitability and growth
• Maintain regular communication with site end users, senior management, and business unit managers to ensure sourcing strategies remain aligned with business needs
• Drive and influence change management through cross-functional teams
• Manage the vendor approval process in alignment with business strategy
• Conduct benchmarking and market research activities, engage suppliers to leverage innovation, and monitor market trends to anticipate future business requirements

Skills Required

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the petrochemical industry, including procurement, supply chain, sourcing, technology, business economics, market dynamics, and value drivers
• Functional project leadership experience with the ability to handle multiple tasks
• Mastery of SAP MM Module in a procurement environment, request-to-pay processes, and all associated SAP reporting transactions and data mining functions necessary for the role
• Excellent collaboration skills with business partners to develop annual plans and associated Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, collaboration, and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a complex environment
• Effective communication skills across a multinational and cross-functional organization

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to pass a drug screen & criminal background check
• Work Schedule: Hybrid, normal business hours: 3 days in office, 2 days remote (may be required onsite more often for training as deemed necessary by manager)
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Pay Rate/Salary

• $50-65/hr. Compensation will be offered within this posted range based on experience, skills, and market factors