Procurement Specialist

Who we are :

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries.

Our core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products.

LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria.

We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply.

We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit.

You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

Join our Team!

Job Highlights

Establish contracts from initial bid packages through bid award, negotiation (including pricing, terms & conditions, scope of work, etc.

through final agreement, with the approval of the appropriate LANXESS PRO and BU / GF management.

Ensure compliance of established departmental objectives with regard to supplier evaluations, sustainability initiatives, supplier visit reports, cost reduction reporting, etc.

using the appropriate LANXESS tools.

• Development and recommend short- and long-term regional category strategies, aligned with Global Leadership in Professional Services, General Services and IT that provide cost-competitive services.
• Analyze market structure, trends, technical developments and regulatory trends that impact competitiveness and / or affect availability and delivered cost of services / supplies.
• Negotiate resolution of disputes, changes in scope and services price changes where applicable.
• Communicate procurement strategies to internal stakeholders and present a "one voice" message to potential suppliers to conduct fair and effective bid processes;

implement transition plans for new supplier programs to ensure procurement strategy execution.

• Manage ongoing relationships with suppliers' sales and business leaders.
• Comply with all established departmental objectives with regards to supplier evaluations, supplier visit reports, cost savings reporting etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain / Finance or Business Administration with preference for an MBA.
• 5 - 10 years of relevant experience.
• 5 years of relevant GSSTIT experience or an MBA / MS with 5 years of relevant strategic procurement experience is required.
• Professional Certification is a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise and practical experience with general services, site services, supplies, travel and IT categories and of the major factors that influence markets and prices for the major materials are within the position's responsibility.
• Solid market knowledge and ability to quickly become recognized internally and externally for the relevant categories.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) are required. Proven ability to develop and deliver persuasive argumentation in pricing and contract negotiations is essential to the achievement of LANXESS' objectives.
• This is a HYBRID role located in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office. The expectation is that the candidate will be able to be on site at least 3 days per week every week.

What we offer you :

Compensation : We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.

Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.

• Comprehensive Benefits : We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility : We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development : We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity : LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

Join the LANXESS team!

Requisition ID : 6322

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