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Eastman · 23 hours ago

Procurement Manager

Longview, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Eastman is a global specialty materials company founded in 1920, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life through innovative products and solutions. The Procurement Manager will manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and drive cost-saving initiatives while collaborating with internal partners to ensure effective procurement processes.

Advanced MaterialsChemicalManufacturing

Responsibilities

Manage supplier interface and relationships in conjunction with corporate sourcing

Manage inquiries and develop solutions to supply issues and problems

Negotiate contracts for engineering, construction, and procurement services, including terms and conditions with both continuous use and occasional use contractors

Manage and build relationships with internal partners

Execute supplier selection process, including participate/lead in Request for Quotation processes

Bid and negotiate pricing for services, maintenance, and construction

Bring creative tension in terms of driving opportunities for the site to save money by using external resources

Represent the Procurement organization in site project teams and cost savings initiatives

Develop cross-organizational relationships to enable collaboration opportunities

Manage purchase orders from requisition through receipt of material or service

Balance operational risk with supply/commercial strategies. Source based on Total Cost of Ownership

Gather and communicate market, supplier, and competitor intelligence

Qualification

Procurement experienceNegotiation skillsSAP ERPSupply chain knowledgeBachelor's degree

Required

Bachelor's degree required

At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing company in a commercial or operational role preferred

Procurement experience in a manufacturing organization preferred

SAP ERP experience desirable

Experience in negotiating with vendors and developing service contracts preferred

Preferred

Concentration in procurement, supply chain, logistics, engineering, accounting, or finance preferred

Benefits

Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities that let you share in our success.

Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage—paired with a Health Savings Account option to help you save tax-free dollars for care today or in the future.

A robust menu of voluntary benefits—including vision, optional life, critical-illness protection, and more—so you can tailor coverage to fit your life.

Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools, family-building assistance (adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources), parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.

401(k) with a company match—plus an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman to accelerate your long-term savings.

Eleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation to recharge, celebrate, or handle life’s moments.

Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs that empower you to thrive in your current role and chart the next steps in your career.