This position is responsible to provide functional leadership for procurement practices and to facilitate the continuous improvement and successful partnership between Wacker's internal customers and suppliers to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership. Lead timely preparation for Procurement Monthly Reports, KPI's, forecasts, audits, supplier complaints/claims/evaluations and other reporting as necessary.

• Collaborate effectively with Procurement colleagues in Germany to help develop purchase agreements in a manner that ensures all Wacker requirements and special terms and conditions are met.
• Lead joint meetings with Operations, Technical, EHS, Business Units/Teams and other departments to review requirements, specifications, new or existing sources of supply, forecasts, recommendations for reduced procurement spend, etc.
• Lead role in developing and implementing negotiation strategies that satisfy the objectives of all Business Units/Teams and production. Research and understand the market conditions, advances in technology, supplier performance and economic forecasts.
• Keep Business informed regarding economic conditions, market conditions, lead times and shifts in pricing. Professionally resolve problems (both internal and external) in a fair and ethical manner while protecting the long-term interests of the Company.
• Provide leadership, guidance and direction to other departments with regards to supplier relations and meeting external customer's expectations.
• Investigate and evaluate new sources of supply, conduct meetings with suppliers and continually endeavor to keep abreast of developments that influence the various markets.
• Coordinate, conduct, and participate in meetings and discussions between suppliers and/or related personnel concerning subjects other than normal price, delivery or quality negotiations (i.e. value analysis, new methods, techniques, processes, etc.).
• Conduct on-site reviews of supplier facilities and products/process capabilities to assess current and potential supplier qualifications.
• Develop and implement cost reduction strategies in support of annual cost reduction targets.
• Develop and manage strategic supplier sourcing and selection including global sourcing to achieve performance, quality, price and materials strategies.
• Direct, negotiate and manage contracts.
• Develop and implement Procurement department policies and procedures and make contributions in line with strategies to achieve targets and goals.

Requirements:

• 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 the Chemical and Manufacturing Industries.
• Prior leadership role in contract management, RFQ bid process, contract law and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) preferred.
• Deep understanding of negotiation strategies, risk management, and value chain of various raw materials required.
• Excellent and proven negotiation skills, communication skills required.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management both internal and external to WACKER.
• Strong analytical, financial and research capabilities desired.
• Proficiency with SAP & Microsoft Office applications preferred.
• Experience procuring contractor services preferred.

This position can either sit in Charleston TN or Ann Arbor MI

• 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