Eastman · 1 week ago
Chief Procurement Officer
Kingsport, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expEastman is a global specialty materials company committed to enhancing the quality of life through innovative products and solutions. They are seeking a strategic and results-driven Chief Procurement Officer to lead enterprise-wide sourcing across various channels, overseeing a global team and a significant operating budget while driving sustainable sourcing practices.
Advanced MaterialsChemicalManufacturing
Responsibilities
Define and execute Eastman’s enterprise sourcing strategy across Direct, Indirect and AMS channels to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO), quality, delivery performance and supplier innovation
Develop and execute category plans and strategic sourcing programs across feedstocks, raw materials, MRO, services, capital equipment and AMS arrangements using market intelligence, TCO analysis and scenario planning
Provide executive ownership and governance for AMS strategies and commercial models (co producer contracts, swaps, tolling and contract manufacturing), ensuring appropriate risk allocation, commercial terms, operational integration and regulatory/compliance alignment
Lead, develop and scale a global procurement organization (>200 professionals), building capability across category management, AMS commercial models, strategic sourcing, supplier lifecycle management, contract governance and procurement operations
Negotiate and govern strategic supplier relationships and AMS counterparties: contract structure, performance governance, pricing mechanisms, change of control protections, IP/technology rights and dispute resolution
Manage the procurement operating budget and financial stewardship for procurement activities (>$20M), including raw material forecasting, tracking savings, measuring project ROI and supporting working capital objectives
Lead procurement digital transformation: drive adoption of e procurement, source to pay automation, advanced analytics and tools that support AMS modeling and scenario analysis
Partner with Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, Legal, Sustainability and business units to integrate AMS arrangements into production planning, inventory strategy, quality controls and regulatory compliance
Proactively identify and mitigate supplier and AMS-related risks (geopolitical, counterparty, regulatory, continuity, quality) and maintain robust business continuity, contingency and counterparty credit plans
Establish, report and drive accountability on procurement and AMS KPIs and performance metrics; ensure compliance with Eastman policies, internal controls and applicable laws
Represent Eastman externally at industry forums, supplier summits and strategic partnership discussions to expand AMS options and strengthen the supplier ecosystem
Champion responsible sourcing and supplier ESG integration across Direct, Indirect and AMS suppliers, advancing decarbonization, circularity and social compliance efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Science, Finance or related field required
15+ years of progressive procurement/commercial experience, covering Direct, Indirect and non traditional sourcing/AMS models; minimum 5 years in senior leadership within a large, global, complex organization
Deep category expertise with feedstocks and raw materials; strong background in MRO, services and capital procurement
Demonstrated experience structuring and managing AMS arrangements such as co producer agreements, swaps, tolling and contract manufacturing, including commercial terms, operational integration and risk management
Proven track record of delivering significant, measurable cost savings and business value through strategic sourcing, supplier collaboration and complex commercial models
Experience managing a sizeable procurement operating budget and delivering financial stewardship (>$20M)
Strong knowledge of contract structure and negotiation, counterparty risk, trade/compliance, regulatory frameworks and IP/commercial protections relevant to AMS
Experience leading procurement transformation and deploying procurement technology, advanced analytics and AMS scenario modeling
Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, executive communication and negotiation skills
Proven ability to build high performing teams, develop talent and lead change in a global matrixed environment
Demonstrated experience as a strategic, commercial thinker with strong results orientation and comfort with alternative commercial models
Proven track record as a collaborative and authentic leader who builds trust across functions and with suppliers and AMS counterparties
Experience making data driven decisions and leveraging analytics and market intelligence for AMS scenario planning
High integrity and commitment to ethical and sustainable sourcing
Demonstrated negotiation skills with executive presence and ability to influence at the enterprise level
Proven change agent who can scale capabilities while maintaining operational reliability
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Experience in chemicals, specialty materials or industrial manufacturing highly preferred
Company
Eastman
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-06-09Acquired
Leadership Team
Stephanie Yeap
APEX ERG Global Co-Chair & Co-Founder
Ruben Rietveld
Segment CFO
Recent News
2025-10-03
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