Global Indirect Sourcing Manager at FLEXSYS

Fairlawn, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Indirect Sourcing, Negotiation, Project Management, Problem Solving, Market Knowledge, SAP S/4 Hana, PowerBI, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Supplier Management, Sustainability, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Skills

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Description

Description Job Description: Lead global sourcing activities for all indirect categories, including, Packaging Materials, Site Spend (MRO, Contractors, Rentals, Janitorial, Uniforms), Professional Services, IT & Telecoms & other Good/Services to improve Flexsys’ position in the market and reduce the total cost of ownership. Reports To: Head of Indirect Sourcing & Logistics Job Location: Hybrid – Akron, OH Travel Required: 10% of time Job Responsibilities: • Leads and develops global sourcing management activities for the assigned categories with the goal of achieving significant cost reductions & mitigating supply risks while ensuring/ improving product quality and/or supplier service levels. • Develops and maintains a deep market knowledge comprising the assigned categories and uses market insights to inform and develop sourcing strategies. • Review internal stakeholder requsitions to ensure alignment with Sourcing policies and best practices. • Compiles monthly reporting for Senior Leadership review for Indirect Categories as well as working with Finance Controllers on global utility data reporting • Actively maintains master data for Sourcing related functions in SAP S/4 Hana, working with 3rd party team to improve systems/processes where necessary • Conducts supplier selection and negotiation processes utilizing best practices. • Partner with cross-functional team to ensure suppliers are meeting all negotiated agreements and terms. • Actively share out progress on initiatives and proactively communicate supply issues and risk mitigation plans in weekly/monthly update meetings. • Partner with Demand Planning and fellow Sourcing team members to align on long- range forecasts to drive effective supply planning and cost negotiations with suppliers. • Develops and maintains knowledge of and good working relationships, including partnerships with key suppliers. Applying this supplier’s knowledge is available to inform and develop negotiation strategies for executing sourcing strategies. • Formalizes service & supply, where appropriate into agreements and contracts. • Provides insights into commercial & supply chain teams around supply, demand, and pricing trends in material markets to support decision making. • Tracks performance within each spend category and defines impact. • Leads sustainability efforts for the sourcing organization while working in partnership with internal stakeholders. • Upholds internal and external policies, regulations, and laws. Requirements Education, Experience & Skills • Bachelor’s degree from an internationally recognized university required; MBA and/or technical degree in Sourcing/Supply Chain is preferred. • Minimum 5 years of Indirect Sourcing experience, purchasing of either utilities, packaging (Paperbags, FIBCs, Plastic Pallets, Drums, Totes, etc.), or Indirect Goods & Services preferred. • SAP & PowerBI experience is required. • Advanced in Microsoft applications (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) • Self-starter showing strong initiative to learn and drive results through creative thinking • Experience of working with global cross-functional teams. • Exceptional negotiation, project management and problem-solving skills required. • Ability to work collaboratively and support multiple sourcing initiatives • Strategic mind-set to identify improvement opportunities, with balance of short term and long-term interests. • Strong organizational and analytical skills. Proficient communication skills, verbal and written, in English. About Flexsys Flexsys is a global leader in the supply of chemical tire additives. Products include Crystex, Santoflex and Duralink product lines. Headquartered in Akron, OH, with global manufacturing sites in: Itupeva Brazil, Kuantan Malaysia, Monongahela Pennsylvania, Nienburg Germany, Sauget Illinois, Antwerp Belgium, and Cartersville Georgia. Flexsys was acquired by One Rock Capital Partners, LLC. in the second half of 2021. One Rock is invested in 14 companies with combined revenue of over $10 billion globally, with 150+ locations in ~30 countries, over 26,000 employees, and ~$5.0 billion of cumulative capital commitments. The One Rock team has been successfully investing in chemical companies for almost 25 years. An Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE): race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/ national origin/disability

Responsibilities

Lead global sourcing activities for all indirect categories to improve Flexsys’ market position and reduce total cost of ownership. Develop and maintain market knowledge to inform sourcing strategies and ensure alignment with internal stakeholder requisitions.