Strategic Category Lead Facility Services
Huntsman is seeking a Strategic Category Lead supporting the Facility Services Division located in The Woodlands, Texas. This position will report to the Sourcing Manager.
Job Scope
Huntsman is searching for a new Strategic Category Lead - Facility Services who will support the category of Facility Services, following established procurement policies and procedures to optimize overall value for Huntsman. This includes subcategories of Lab Equipment, Lab Consumables, General Maintenance, Security, HVAC, and Building services.
In summary, as the Strategic Category Lead - Facility Services, you will :
CATEGORY MANAGEMENT
Support the Indirect Procurement team, as needed, to implement their Category Strategies through the 7-steps of the Strategic Sourcing Methodology adopted by Huntsman.
STRATEGIC SOURCING
Lead the sourcing initiatives for the category of Facility Services and other assigned categories by supporting the business needs and support in the automation of the current process.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships across the Americas region to ensure business alignment with the category sourcing strategy established for Facility Services and other assigned categories and ensure continuous improvement of supplier performance.
NEGOTIATION
Negotiate contracts in line with internal procedures, terms, and conditions, expected service levels, quality requirements and financial conditions.
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Create supply agreements in line with legal guidelines. Ensure supplier contracts are approved, stored, and maintained according to internal procedures.
SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Under the supervision of the Indirect Procurement Manager, assist in the implementation of the Supplier Relationship Management program for the Facility Services and other assigned categories to develop and grow relationships between new and existing key suppliers and key business stakeholders to ensure long-term value for Huntsman.
COMPLIANCE
Understand and adhere to the organization's policies and procedures and relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct. Ensure that the Facility Services and other assigned categories are supplied on time, from approved sources, and in compliance with all relevant regulations and internal requirements.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Continuously develop skills and capabilities by participating in formal and informal training, seeking out coaching and mentoring support and by developing industry understanding of technology, best practices, and regulation.
ORGANIZATIONAL INTEGRATION
Support integration and collaborative savings delivery from a Purchasing perspective related to Huntsman Merger & Acquisition activities.
Qualifications
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
Minimum Qualifications
Skills and Knowledge
Preferred Qualifications
Working Environment
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Additional Locations
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