Strategic Procurement Manager Jobs

This is Us:

You know us. You just didn’t know it. WACKER is a global chemical manufacture that prides itself on “Creating Tomorrow’s Solutions”. WACKER materials are so versatile and adaptable, they have virtually unlimited applications just about anywhere imaginable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life. Whether it’s protecting buildings from the elements, a tube of toothpaste, a cell phone, airbags, or cosmetics, people from all over the world come into contact each day with our products and achievements. We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us. We are currently seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager for our BioSolutions team in San Diego, CA.

What you will do:

This position has responsibility for the purchase of materials and services that have the highest spend value for Wacker. This individual is expected to take a lead role in developing, negotiating, and administering contracts that take full advantage of the total corporate volume. The Strategic Procurement Manager is responsible for the protection of the Company’s assets by procuring materials in an ethical manner that meets the Company’s strategic goals and provides the greatest overall monetary value to the supply chains. This position will provide functional leadership in procurement practices and facilitate the continuous improvement of the partnership between its internal customers and Wacker’s 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
• Develop and manage strategic supplier sourcing and selection including global sourcing to achieve performance, quality, EH&S, price, and materials strategies. Direct, negotiate and manage contracts
• 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
• 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.
• 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
• Develop and implement procurement department policies and procedures and make contributions in line with strategies to achieve raw material targets and goals
• Lead and facilitate the coordination with other WCC departments with the timely procurement and delivery of key materials and services.
• Develop and implement cost reduction strategies in support of annual cost reduction targets.

What we need from you:

• Ability to work within a global matrix organization
• Prior leadership role in contract management, RFQ bid process, contract law and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) preferred
• 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
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role or work experience in Procurement for a large global/multinational company, preferably within the chemical and manufacturing industries with proven successful job performance
• Excellent persuasive and presentation skills
• Strong analytical, financial, and research capabilities
• Proficiency with SAP & Microsoft Office applications; and the ability learn additional IT analytical programs
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree required; Master's Degree is preferred
• Excellent and proven negotiation skills; ability to read, understand, and write legally binding contracts

• Support for Community Involvement
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Wellbeing fund
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements
• Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
• Education Assistance Program
• Compensation and Incentive plans
• 401(k) with company match