The Strategic Direct Material Buyer is responsible for managing PFD strategic raw material spend. The role entails strategically approaching the supply markets to ensure a fit-for-purpose purchasing portfolio for the business organization, enabling the most reliable and cost-effective purchasing experience possible (leveraging economies of scale, skill, and standardization). The strategic Direct Material Buyer supports the development and owns the execution of PFD strategic direct procurement strategies in collaboration with regional procurement. A combination of procurement hard and soft skills is required, as well as industry and product understanding.

• Define and own strategies for sourcing dedicated raw material subcategories, in alignment with the business and operational requirements and targets
• Ensure transparency of all contracts, reviewing terms and validity frequently, and managing the contract portfolio of responsibility
• Responsible to deliver qualitative and quantitative for the spend area of responsibility, in support of the achievement of business targets
• Responsible for the effective sourcing and engagement of reliable vendors for the assigned area of spend
• Responsible to analyze the spend profile on quality, cost, and delivery, and ensure high data integrity in the ERP systems
• Consult cross-functionally within polyester film team to ensure timely and efficient production is achieved.
• Responsible for the collaboration with the regional procurement organization, especially the effectiveness of interfaces with the procurement operations teams (Regional Buying Hub) to ensure necessary information is provided to supplier and to business in a timely manner.
• Responsible for compliant purchasing in the dedicated spend area
• Support MCG’s critical activities in the areas of ESG, KAITEKI, and HSE
• Support efforts to optimize and digitize transactional activities
• Reports to the Strategic Direct Procurement Manager
• Region of responsibility: Polyester Films, Americas
• Spend under management: $120M
• Suppliers managed: 50

• Bachelors degree required in a related field (e.g., supply chain management, engineering, STEM, etc.)
• 3-5 years’ experience in procurement in an international environment, preferably in chemicals, automotive or electronics
• Proficient in MS Office, spend analytics tools, e-sourcing platforms, project management and effective presentations
• Experience in procurement for direct raw materials, chemicals spend area is preferred.
• Performing contract negotiations (incl. terms and conditions), running competitive sourcing events
• Good decision making, prone to strategic thinking
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Building effective relationships with stakeholders from varied backgrounds
• Ownership-oriented approach in the professional environment
• Business fluent in English

• The salary range for this position is $75,000-93,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
• Competitive Benefits 
• Benefits begin on DAY 1! 
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees

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