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ChampionX · 3 days ago

Procurement Manager - Supply Continuity

Sugar Land, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

ChampionX is a technology company focused on energy innovation. They are seeking a Procurement Manager – Supply Continuity who will collaborate with various departments to ensure supply continuity and drive improvements in sourcing strategies.

ChemicalChemical EngineeringManufacturingOil and GasSupply Chain Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

Applies Total Delivered Cost (TDC) sourcing process tools and skills to execute sourcing initiatives

Accountable for key performance indicators such as Cost Savings, Cash Improvement with primary responsibility for North America Security Supply

Works closely with Category Managers, drives ChampionX strategy for Procurement of Direct Materials through the development of strategic business relationships domestically and globally where necessary

Supports and is committed to the Quality Improvement Process. Plans strategies to ensure error-free work by 'doing it right the first time' and conveys this attitude in the daily performance of various duties

Identify areas for process improvement within the roles function supporting continuous improvement

Aligns processes with S&OP to support long term capital and product supply decisions

In collaboration with supply chain, finance, logistics, research & development, & marketing/sales, ensures security of supply and total delivered cost improvements in alignment with business goals

Accesses and interprets subscription services intel (e.g. CMA, ICIS, ChemData, Chemformation)

Ability to gather market intelligence including 'Should Cost' analysis and all other factors to build a strategic material management plan; work closely with Category Managers to execute against the established plan

Ability to manage and lead at an operational level through force majeure/supply shortage issues and understands the management of sole sourced or market capacity shortage materials

Ability to manage projects and collaborate closely with Category Leads and Functional Teams

Expected to be a critical, strategic thinker to drive process improvements by developing and integrating best practices across multiple functions and strategic sourcing teams

Collaborates with Supply Chain and Marketing to support security of supply strategies

Represent and Lead North America Procurement team during North America Critical Raw War Room Activity

Coordinate with Category Leads on management of Critical Raw War Room Activity to satisfactorily mitigate supply issue

Drive strategy to mitigate Security of Supply related issues due to Sole/Single Source supply security concerns

Manage Sole/Single Source supply security mitigation projects

Lead regular Procurement Supply Security Meetings documenting Force Majeures, Supplier Turn arounds, follow through with actions plans due to 'Act's of God (Hurricanes), etc., and communicate to Central Planning up to and including business units impacted

Drive elimination of Risky Raw Materials up to and including coordination with Central Planning and Marketing teams for alignment regarding the mitigation plans

Manage Alternate Supplier Approvals for Sole Source/Security of Supply issues

Manage Procurement Waiver approvals due to Security of Supply related issues

Qualification

Procurement experienceChemical industry experienceSAP ExperienceStrategic sourcingMarket intelligenceInterpersonal skillsCritical thinkingTime managementVerbal communicationWritten communication