Eastman · 1 hour ago
Site Procurement Lead
Kingsport, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expEastman is a global specialty materials company focused on enhancing quality of life through innovative products. The Site Procurement Lead is responsible for optimizing procurement activities across multiple facilities and ensuring compliance with internal and external guidelines.
Advanced MaterialsChemicalManufacturing
Responsibilities
Assuring that all safety guidelines are met within the Procurement Department to accomplish site safety goals
Responsibilities for site purchasing activities including negotiation, supplier selection, and supplier development for assigned service and material categories
Providing site leadership for the implementation of contracts for goods and services
Investigating sourcing opportunities to develop and lead site cost improvement projects; manage costs and cost reduction projects; identify and remove barriers to progress
Work closely with category manager to manage supplier performance for key Services and materials. Manage and track Procurement operations metrics in key systems as needed. Own supplier development programs and manage supplier metrics
Manage and develop relationships with site stakeholders
Lead and develop site Procurement personnel; execute employee development and coaching processes
Assuring that site procurement operations meet internal guidelines, SOX requirements, and external regulatory/legal requirements
Managing procurement aspects of business ISO and IATF quality program requirements
Administer corporate and local Procurement policies and procedures
Monitoring/Executing capital procurement activities
Manage and perform day-to-day operational activities including establishment of purchase orders and outline agreements, expediting of deliveries, resolution of invoice discrepancies/complaints and non-conformance
Drive continuous improvement to enhance process efficiencies in Purchasing, share best practices, and leverage spend opportunities with other sites
Managing Purchasing cost center budget to targets
Ensuring optimal outcomes consistent with strategic procurement priorities
Fostering relationships with key site leaders and users to clearly understand needs and delivering a high level of customer satisfaction from purchasing services
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business-related, engineering, or technical discipline
Five years of procurement experience preferred
Ability to analyze pricing, identify fundamental cost drivers, and determine supplier cost structure
Ability to negotiate/close commercial contracts/supply agreements
Strong persuasive skills and influencing ability
Strong verbal/written communication skills
Analytical/critical thinking skills
Robust problem-solving skills
Collaborative mindset
Listen to needs and develop training strategies to help train end-users on procurement processes and procedures
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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