Commodity Leader
AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.
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Why work at AdvanSix?
• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being
• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences
Position Summary:
The Commodity Leader assumes responsibility for the procurement of specialty raw materials and tolling services vital to our manufacturing operations at our Chesterfield plant. The role is actively involved in the formulation and implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives, evaluation of product offerings, supplier identification, and is adept at negotiation of contracts. The Commodity Leader is also tasked with issuing purchase orders (POs) and is dedicated to minimizing expenditures while ensuring the acquisition of top-tier equipment, supplies, and services.
Summary of the Main Responsibilities:
- Manage spend for specialty commodities and additives used in polymer resins manufacturing.
- Assist in the management of the procurement of external manufacturing (tolling) services, including assisting in the development of new tollers, where required.
- Assist in researching external trends associated with key raw materials. Develop and maintain procurement category strategies for assigned raw material categories.
- Negotiate supplier contracts, Statements of Work, NDAs as applicable to execute against objectives. Manage SAP purchase requisitions queue, issue POs, develop and manage SAP Outline Agreements.
- Manage suppliers and distributors, working closely with the Supply Chain and Procurement Leaders to leverage strategic sourcing and multi-site spend.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering, or related technical field; Experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
- 3+ years of experience in a related role
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively to internal stakeholders and third-party suppliers
Overview of the Team:
The Commodity Leader is an important part of the overall Procurement & Logistics function, which consists of a team of 30 people who value teamwork and collaboration. The Commodity Leader will specifically support the tolling services, while working cohesively with the larger team to find the best and most cost-effective options for the organization.
Opportunities for Career Growth and/or Training:
The Commodity Leader interacts with internal stakeholders, such as Legal, Finance, Supply Chain, and Accounts Payable, while also working with external suppliers and vendors. This provides a unique opportunity to be visible across many functions of the business. This visibility can not only lead to other exciting opportunities within the Procurement & Logistics department, it can also provide opportunities to grow within other areas such as Logistics, Supply Chain and Finance.
AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.
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Other details
- Job Family FI04 - Procurement
- Pay Type Salary
- Richmond, VA, USA