Sr Strategic Sourcing Spec

Job purpose: Establish and drive procurement of direct raw material in alignment with business Leadership for your assigned commodity / category and/or region as per Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Plan with a strong focus on R&D iniciatives. You will have global/regional Responsibility for driving competitive commodity and category supply strategies to achieve lowest Total Cost , reduced Working capital via Negotiation planning and execution, High Growth Region Sourcing, Value Engineering and Sole/ Single Source elimination. You will manage Supplier Performance to support your commodity/category and/or region and ensure supply continuity. You will be managing several projects in a dynamic global environment. You will ensure compliance with company business policies and procedures, Export /Import regulations.

About Solstice Advanced Materials

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials .

Responsibilities:

• Manage Site Category and Commodity Strategies including spend analysis, Benchmarking, Cost, Market Analysis and Global Technology / Economic trends

• Drive and execute Annual and Strategic Plan with supporting strategies

• Manage Site Category and Commodity Strategies including spend analysis, Benchmarking, Cost, Market Analysis and Global Technology / Economic trends

• Ensure Relationship development and management with key Supplier Leaderships

• Align with Site Sales, Marketing, Technology, Business, Operations, Finance and Quality and Other Solstice Businesses

• Manage Supplier selection, RFQ and RFI process, Negotiation, Contracting and supplier performance processes

• University graduate in the fields of Manufacturing, Industrial Eng. technology, Chemicals, Electronics or other relevant fields of study

• Knowledge of 7 step Strategic Sourcing Strategy Methodology

• Minimum of 6+ years experience in Sourcing and procurement including Chemicals buying

• Knowledge of Chemicals spend and supply base

• Working and/or Leading in Site Team Environments

• Project Management and/or Contract Management Experience

• Advanced knowledge of written and spoken English

• Good analysing skills, communication skills and customer focus/orientation

• Experience in developing and execution of Sourcing strategies

• Experience finding and developing new sources of supply

• And negotiation of Supply agreements and cost reductions

• SAP and Microsoft Excel skills

• Professional Certifications in Project/Supply Chain/ Procurement/Contract Management

• Demonstrated Business and financial acumen

• Experience with SAP or site relevant ERP systems, E Sourcing Platforms, Request for Quotation Tools, Project Management Tools

• Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Tools