Category Manager - Direct Materials

The Chemours Company

Wilmington, DE, United States
Base: $110,544.00 - $172,725.00; bonus/equity: 11%...
On-site
Develop global category strategies
Manage supplier relationships
Mitigate supply chain risks
Drive strategic sourcing process by gathering inputs/requirements/business objectives to develop and lead global category strategies that may include both specialties such as precious metals and catalysts as well as commodities such as hydrofluorocarbons and other critical raw materials to deliver reliable, cost advantaged, and sustainable supply across multiple business units

Job Summary

  • Drive strategic sourcing process by gathering inputs/requirements/business objectives to develop and lead global category strategies that may include both specialties such as precious metals and catalysts as well as commodities such as hydrofluorocarbons and other critical raw materials to deliver reliable, cost advantaged, and sustainable supply across multiple business units.
  • Identify and mitigate supply risk, critical path supplies and services and help monitor/manage related site risks.
  • Develop metrics and work with digital to automate.

Matching Summary

Drive strategic sourcing process by gathering inputs/requirements/business objectives to develop and lead global category strategies that may include both specialties such as precious metals and catalysts as well as commodities such as hydrofluorocarbons and other critical raw materials to deliver reliable, cost advantaged, and sustainable supply across multiple business units.

Salary

Base: $110,544.00 - $172,725.00; Bonus/Equity: 11% Annual Bonus Target; Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Packages

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop global category strategies
  • Manage supplier relationships
  • Mitigate supply chain risks
  • Negotiate commercial agreements
  • Analyze market trends and data

Nice-to-have

  • Foster cross-functional engagement
  • Drive cost savings and working capital improvements
  • Mentor associate category managers

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or engineering
  • 7 years of experience procuring or managing categories related to the Chemical industry
  • Strong expertise in Strategic Sourcing or Supply Chain Management domain
  • Strong negotiation skills and experience managing and negotiating contracts
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications

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