Global Category Leader, Resins & Latex (Remote)

Owens & Minor; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Educational assistance

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) plan

Job summary

Owens & Minor seeks a Sr. Global Category Procurement Manager – Resins & Latex (NBR) to lead a multi-year sourcing strategy for key raw materials with a $100M annual spend.

This role operates within a center-led, hybrid framework, interfacing with global teams and driving cost efficiencies. You will design index-linked pricing, expand supplier bases, and ensure supply resilience while collaborating with R&D, Operations, Finance, and Legal to govern ongoing programs and risk management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of global procurement experience, with at least 5 years in resins, specialty chemicals, elastomers, or rubber/polymer raw materials
• Bachelor’s degree in a highly analytical discipline
• Deep understanding of petrochemical value chains and related markets
• Experience in center-led hybrid procurement organizations

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a robust 12–36 month global category strategy for resins and NBR latex
• Actively manage the global supply base to diversify sourcing and strengthen resilience
• Establish index-linked pricing frameworks to secure favorable terms
• Drive savings via tiered incentives and price ceilings during demand spikes
• Track macro trends and align inventory programs with production demand
• Coordinate with R&D, Operations, Finance, and Legal for governance and execution
• Advance low-impact material adoption and sustainability in line with regulations
• Lead and coach regional procurement resources and supplier engagement
• Build total cost models and should-cost analyses for optimization
• Prepare concise updates for senior leadership on market dynamics and risks
• Enforce supplier KPIs on quality, delivery, emissions, and competitiveness

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Polymer Chemistry

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Coupa

Ariba

Rosslyn

Job description

Owens & Minor seeks a Sr. Global Category Procurement Manager – Resins & Latex (NBR) to lead a multi-year sourcing strategy for key raw materials with a $100M annual spend.

This role operates within a center-led, hybrid framework, interfacing with global teams and driving cost efficiencies. You will design index-linked pricing, expand supplier bases, and ensure supply resilience while collaborating with R&D, Operations, Finance, and Legal to govern ongoing programs and risk management.