Senior Procurement Leader: Raw Materials & Sourcing

Westlake Chemical; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to oversee the plant's purchasing organization, develop best-in-class sourcing practices, and align procurement with corporate objectives.

You will mentor the supply chain team, lead RFx and supplier contracts, and coordinate with operations, finance and maintenance to ensure material availability and cost efficiency across the plant.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Business or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive purchasing and management experience.
• Strong MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel and computer-based accounting software; JDE experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, mentoring and training to the designated supply chain organization.
• Supervises team member’s quotes and purchases of materials and services ensuring best practices and company policy are followed.
• Lead RFx, negotiations, supplier sourcing, contracts and compliance management for plant specific requirements.
• Develop and oversee raw material supply plans, coordinating with operations, supply chain, and finance to ensure accurate demand forecasts, material availability, and continuity of supply.
• Direct team activities related to raw material requirements planning (MRP)...
• Drive supply chain efficiency through identification and implementation of best practices including the automation of repeatable spend.
• Develop/implement personal and team objectives aligning to plant and corporate objectives.
• Manage personal and team objectives to insure the KPI’s are met.
• Institute and utilize strategic sourcing practices, processes and techniques across the organization to provide the best total cost supply chain solution.
• Establish and lead cross functional teams to develop, execute and maintain cross company sourcing strategies driving acceptance and use of a consolidated strategic supply base.
• Establish a preferred supply base and manage via supplier relationship management programs, including supplier scorecards/reviews to drive continuous improvement.
• Understand applicable company policy and insure personal and team compliance including the procurement policy and procedures, Sox controls and DOA.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic sourcing

Communication

Education

B.S. in Engineering/Business or related field

Tools

JDE

Job description

Westlake Chemical is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to oversee the plant's purchasing organization, develop best-in-class sourcing practices, and align procurement with corporate objectives.

You will mentor the supply chain team, lead RFx and supplier contracts, and coordinate with operations, finance and maintenance to ensure material availability and cost efficiency across the plant.