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Date:  Jan 9, 2025
Location:  Ann Arbor
Company:  Wacker Chemical Corporation
 
Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.
 
To strengthen our team in Ann Arbor,
we are looking for you as a(n) Strategic Procurement Manager- General Services and Supplies 1.

 

This position is responsible to provide functional leadership for procurement practices and to facilitate continuous improvement. Manage the successful partnership between Wacker's internal customers and suppliers to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership. Lead and facilitate the coordination with other departments with the timely procurement and delivery of key materials and services. Lead timely preparation for Procurement Monthly Reports, KPI's, forecasts, audits, supplier complaints/claims/evaluations and other reporting as necessary. Manage relationship with providers for various site management services. Plan and conduct timely tenders with a focus on synergies between Wacker sites. Manage several categories under the General Services and Supplies Segment. 

 

Position Responsibilities

  • Conducts business tenders.
  • Lead joint meetings with stakeholders, to review requirements, specifications, new or existing sources of supply, forecasts, recommendations for reduced procurement spend.
  • Lead role in developing and implementing negotiation strategies that satisfy the objectives of Wacker Sites.
  • Negotiates and drafts contracts and contract amendments.      
  • Research and understand the market conditions, supplier performance and economic forecasts. Keeps Business informed regarding economic conditions, market conditions, lead times and shifts in pricing patterns. 
  • Performs tactical tasks in SAP    
  • Prepares strategy, and cost reduction initiatives and presents them to stakeholders.
  • Schedules periodic reviews, supplier visits, attends industry specific events.

 

This is an individual contributor role.

 

Position Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, or related discipline required. Master's Degree is preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years prior procurement experience in a large global/multinational company, preferably within Chemical, Manufacturing Industries.
  • Excellent persuasive and presentation skills
  • Strong analytical, financial and research capabilities
  • Prior leadership role in contract management, RFQ bid process, writing SOW documents, contract law
  • Excellent written and verbal skills; ability to communicate with all levels of management internally and external to WACKER
  • Good understanding of negotiation strategies, and risk management
  • Excellent and proven negotiation skills; ability to read, understand, and write legally binding contracts
  • Ability to work within a global matrix organization
  • Previous experience procuring equipment and PPE preferred
  • Previous experience in procuring contractor and site services such as waste management equipment cleaning, landscaping, facility management preferred
  • Proficiency with SAP, Ariba & Microsoft Office applications and the ability learn additional IT analytical programs
  
What do we offer?
 
WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions. 
 
WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.
 
  • Compensation and Incentive plans
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
  • Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Wellbeing fund
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Career development and advancement opportunities
  • Support for Community Involvement
 
We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.
Reference Code: 28520 
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The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).
WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.


Nearest Major Market: Ann Arbor
Nearest Secondary Market: Detroit

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