Global Chemicals & Reagents Sourcing Leader

Covanta; Delaware; On-site; USD 122,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a Senior Global Commodity Manager - Chemicals Reagents to lead enterprise-wide sourcing and cost optimization for chemicals used across waste-to-energy plants and industrial operations.

You will manage a large portfolio including lime, ammonia, urea, water treatment chemicals, industrial gases, lubricants and more, partnering with suppliers and facility leadership to improve cost, quality and supply reliability.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, influencing and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience leading competitive sourcing events and negotiating complex supply agreements.
• Ability to understand chemical applications, specifications, cost drivers, logistics, storage, handling requirements and supply risks.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, procurement or commercial management (7+ years).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide commodity strategies for chemicals and reagents.
• Lead the complete sourcing process, including market analysis, RFI/RFP/RFQ development, supplier evaluation, negotiation strategy, contracting, implementation, and benefit tracking.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with key chemical and reagent suppliers.
• Lead supplier business reviews, performance scorecards, escalations, and joint improvement plans.
• Hold suppliers accountable for cost, safety, quality, service, delivery, technical support, innovation, and supply continuity.
• Partner with suppliers, Operations, and Logistics to optimize freight, delivery methods, inventory levels, tank utilization, and supply reliability.
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, product standardization, demand management, alternative products, and total-cost improvement.
• Balance enterprise commodity strategies with site-specific technical and operational requirements.
• Partner with facility leadership, regional procurement, Operations, Engineering, Environmental, Safety, Finance, Legal, and Logistics.
• Develop backup suppliers, alternative products, and business-continuity plans for critical chemicals.

Skills

Analytical

Negotiation

Communication

Influencing

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

Reworld is seeking a Senior Global Commodity Manager - Chemicals Reagents to lead enterprise-wide sourcing and cost optimization for chemicals used across waste-to-energy plants and industrial operations.

You will manage a large portfolio including lime, ammonia, urea, water treatment chemicals, industrial gases, lubricants and more, partnering with suppliers and facility leadership to improve cost, quality and supply reliability.