Ingevity

Direct Materials Manager

North Charleston, SC

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 31 days ago

Project ManagementSAPSupply ChainProcurementLeadershipCommunication

About the role

Job Family Group: Supply Chain Are you ready to do something remarkable?
Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.
Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily.

Manage the direct sourcing team and have global responsibility for raw materials and packaging across Ingevity.
Guide direct reports and lead the team on developing multi-year category strategies to improve cost, working capital and reliability, while also addressing day-to-day category needs.
Deliver year over year hard savings while working with internal stakeholders to mitigate risk and ensure continuity of supply.
Develop and maintain an understanding of direct markets, leading trends, internal/external drivers and keys to success in strategically managing categories for long term value and be able to simply communicate relevant information to internal stakeholders
Develop, implement and champion effective methods for prioritization and team resource allocation across multiple categories.
Lead, manage, mentor, and develop category managers and analysts.
Develop and manage supplier relationship management opportunities to maximize value.
Drive a continuous improvement and innovation mindset across the team.
Develop global sourcing solutions with counterparts in various geographical regions.
Drive cost improvement programs to deliver year-on-year cost improvement and avoidance.

Experience and knowledge of the markets and suppliers for chemicals and materials (examples include: amines, bio-based fatty acids, maleic/fumaric and phosphoric acid)
At least seven (7) years or more of sourcing experience or equivalent experience in relevant business categories with two years' minimum experience leading large global sourcing initiatives in the assigned categories for a mature sourcing organization.
Successfully lead negotiations for global, multi-year, multi-million-dollar contracts in direct categories.
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal senior/executive stakeholders and influence through effective communication
This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. The successful candidate must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship to work in the US.

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, supply chain, business or related field required.
MBA and/or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification is preferred.
Must be a results-focused team player and adapt well to a multitasking, fast paced environment with changing priorities and challenges
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills are necessary to work across all levels of the organization
Project management skills highly desired
Strong business acumen is required
Travel up to 25% as required for supplier audits, development, and visits
General knowledge of enterprise software is required (SAP and/or Coupa experience is preferred)
This position is eligible for relocation assistance.
Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity.
Our differences are one of our great strengths.
Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

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