Site Procurement Lead

The Site Procurement Lead is responsible for driving Procurement activities and aligning resources to optimize site procurement efforts and ensure compliance to internal guidelines, SOX, and legal requirements. The role optimizes procurement across material, service, and capital categories. Leads and coordinates corporate procurement programs.

The position will be site-based at our WWHQ / Corporate Business Center in Kingsport, TN, and will oversee procurement responsibilities at multiple facilities from Indian Orchard MA, Martinsville VA, Sun Prairie WI to Chestertown MD. These sites are associated with our Films and Chemical Intermediates Divisions.

* Assuring that all safety guidelines are met within the Procurement Department to accomplish site safety goals
* Responsibilities for site purchasing activities including negotiation, supplier selection, and supplier development for assigned service and material categories
* Providing site leadership for the implementation of contracts for goods and services
* Investigating sourcing opportunities to develop and lead site cost improvement projects; manage costs and cost reduction projects; identify and remove barriers to progress
* Work closely with category manager to manage supplier performance for key Services and materials. Manage and track Procurement operations metrics in key systems as needed. Own supplier development programs and manage supplier metrics.
* Manage and develop relationships with site stakeholders
* Lead and develop site Procurement personnel; execute employee development and coaching processes
* Assuring that site procurement operations meet internal guidelines, SOX requirements, and external regulatory/legal requirements
* Managing procurement aspects of business ISO and IATF quality program requirements
* Administer corporate and local Procurement policies and procedures
* Monitoring/Executing capital procurement activities
* Manage and perform day-to-day operational activities including establishment of purchase orders and outline agreements, expediting of deliveries, resolution of invoice discrepancies/complaints and non-conformance.
* Drive continuous improvement to enhance process efficiencies in Purchasing, share best practices, and leverage spend opportunities with other sites
* Managing Purchasing cost center budget to targets
* Ensuring optimal outcomes consistent with strategic procurement priorities
* Fostering relationships with key site leaders and users to clearly understand needs and delivering a high level of customer satisfaction from purchasing services.

Required Education and/or Experience

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business-related, engineering, or technical discipline
* Five years of procurement experience preferred.

Functional Skills and Capabilities

* Ability to analyze pricing, identify fundamental cost drivers, and determine supplier cost structure
* Ability to negotiate/close commercial contracts/supply agreements
* Strong persuasive skills and influencing ability
* Strong verbal/written communication skills
* Analytical/critical thinking skills
* Robust problem-solving skills
* Collaborative mindset
* Listen to needs and develop training strategies to help train end-users on procurement processes and procedures