Mba-Jobs in United States

• Have responsibility for the indirect spend for manufacturing sites in EMEA. This will include leading large cross-functional project teams through the sourcing and procurement process.
• Develop a regional plan based on the overall global category strategy, current market conditions, and the business environment.
• Perform indirect procurement functions, including bidder prequalification, contract selection, bid solicitation and evaluation, negotiation, award, administration, and closeout.
• Maintain a strategic role with indirect materials and services for the region and support sourcing activities for critical materials such as capital projects, plant services, contractors, equipment servicing, MRO, and lab suppliers.
• Resolve nonconformance issues, back-charges, and claims promptly to minimize exposure. Identify risks within the supply chain and implement mitigation measures.
• Leverage internal networks and outage optimization to deliver performance, cost-effectiveness, and value creation.
• Lead development and execution of procurement strategies and projects over the medium and long term, aligned with internal stakeholder goals.
• Collaborate internally and with suppliers, develop multi-year strategies, and manage the end-to-end procurement cycle including sourcing, contracting, P2P, and supplier management.
• Gain alignment from senior management on procurement strategy implementation.
• Apply industry-leading procurement practices to execute strategies effectively.
• Manage the supplier relationship program for key regional suppliers.
• Develop negotiation strategies aligned with business goals and lead negotiations to maximize value and mitigate risks.
• Analyze financials, market, and supply risks for projects, and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Understand legal and commercial terms, negotiate, and draft legal language to reduce risks.
• Drive results through analytics, business acumen, leadership, and business case development.
• Consolidate spending and provide thought leadership to meet organizational objectives, ensuring adherence to policies and values.
• Coach and develop site buyers and liaise with global procurement for coordination.
• Define and manage supplier performance reviews, including audits (ISO 9000).
• Work with engineering on procurement strategies for capital expenditures and ensure proper protocols are followed.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and labs on procurement to ensure savings and compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management; MBA or CPM/CPSM preferred, or 10+ years relevant experience.
• At least 5 years in procurement or related categories.
• Minimum 2 years leading large global procurement initiatives.
• Experience negotiating multi-year, multimillion-dollar contracts in indirect categories.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including senior management.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Project management skills preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% for supplier audits and visits.
• Team player, adaptable to fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of SAP, Coupa, or similar Source-to-Pay systems is a plus.

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus (discretionary based on business performance)
• 27 days holiday (increasing to 32 days over time)
• Contributory pension, private medical, life insurance, employee assistance, and other benefits
• Career development and progression opportunities

Ingevity is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact us at [email].