Buyer - Category Manager
Company: Milliken & Company
Location: Spartanburg
Posted on: October 7, 2024
Job Description:
Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus
on materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today.
Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken
creates products thatenhance people's lives and deliver solutions
for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents
and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring,
chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared
sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world
for generations. Discover more about Milliken's curious minds and
inspired solutions at and on , , and .POSITION TITLE Chemical Buyer
/ Category ManagerPOSITION OVERVIEWWe are in search of a Chemical
Buyer / Category Manager for a portfolio of diverse chemical raw
materials for the Milliken Chemical Division. Participate in
developing and implementing strategies for sourcing major chemical
materials within Performance Colorants & Ingredients (PC&I)
portfolio. Continuously deliver value to the businesses via
executing the strategic sourcing plan set by the Global Sourcing
Manager, secure material supply, mitigate supply risk, and achieve
cost reduction. This position requires strong interpersonal skills
and work in a fast-paced environment. Previous work experience is
preferred in chemical sourcing, manufacturing, supply chain,
R&D, or sales in the chemical industry. The position is located
at the Corporate HQ in Spartanburg, SC and reports to Senior Global
Sourcing Manager. This position Is included in our Hybrid Work from
Home Policy. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the raw material sourcing and execute sourcing strategy to
support Milliken's PC&I business.
- Manage material sourcing process, working with external
strategical supplier / tolling partners, negotiate commercial terms
and master supply / tolling agreements
- Lead efforts to secure raw material supply, material
de-risking, reduce raw material cost, and work with supply chain on
working capital reduction
- Support Senior Global Sourcing manager and VP of Sourcing, help
develop sourcing strategy or strategic sourcing process to align
with functional or business objectives
- Managing supplier performance, supplier relationship, and
resolving supply issues
- Manage supplier relationship and performance, manage sourcing
activities through Sourcing Request System (SRS), Supplier Action
Request (SAR)
- Assist in Make vs. Buy decisions and implementation of 3rd
Party manufacturing to meet growth of PC&I business.
- Communicate relevant information to the organization regarding
performance of suppliers and any concerns with disruption to
supply
- Work collaboratively with R&D, business technical team, and
supply chain to qualify and quantify material requirements and
support PC&I growth initiatives
- Monitor and analyze market trends and forecast developments in
assigned categories. Deep understanding of chemical market dynamics
/ conditions and chemical price forecasting methodologies
- Apply SAP / SAP analytical cloud, Microsoft Business
Intelligence, Salesforce, and MDS tools in the development of
Sourcing analytics
- Develop, tract, and measure all cost savings to include
negotiated price savings as well as engineered cost
reductionsQUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
- 3+ years of sourcing experience in specialty chemicals
preferred. Relevant experience in similar environment
considered
- Excellent analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, data
analysis and presentation
- Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt quickly to new role and
skills
- Fast paced and results orientated with strong interpersonal
skills
- Proficient in SAP / SAP analytics cloud preferred
- Working knowledge of chemistry and / or chemical engineering
preferred
- Bachelor's Degree required; Bachelor of science degree in
chemistry or chemical engineering preferred
- Ability to travel overnight 20%The successful candidate will
have strengths in the following:
- Bias for action with ability to drive projects to
completion
- Taking ownership to resolve problems that occur
- Fast paced, strong time management skills with ability to
prioritize work and focus on critical activities while managing
multiple projects
- Fast learner and comfortable in an improvement driven
environment
- Strong communication skills and the ability to present
technical information to all levels of the organization and key
suppliers
- Bias for understanding business needs and the ability to
establish and maintain a high level of trust and confidence with
internal stakeholders
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel), experience in data base
management a plus
- Ability to understand and participate in technical
discussions
- Strong project management skills with the ability to work in a
cross-functional teamsMilliken is an equal opportunity employer and
all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion,
sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical
condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual
orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including
transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age
physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status,
veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by
applicable law.
Keywords: Milliken & Company, Huntersville , Buyer - Category Manager, Executive , Spartanburg, North Carolina
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