Procurement Manager

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Direct message the job poster from Archroma Archroma is a leading and globally recognized company in specialty chemicals, dedicated to creating a more colorful, sustainable, and efficient world. Our mission is to be the best partner for our customers, with a deep commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability. With a rich heritage of over 100 years, we continue to drive excellence in the chemical industry. We are looking for a qualified and dedicated Procurement Manager for Direct Materials to join our team. Main Activities Negotiates contracts and supply agreements for his/her country purchases in due consideration of global, regional and local strategies; Improve NWC by increasing Payment terms, avoiding higher inventories and reducing slow movers; Develops sourcing strategies for the Direct Materials spend for Resende plant in Brazil; Aligns sourcing strategies with Global Procurement and business; Lead new supplier development. Optimize and broaden supplier base to secure reliable and flexible supply for raw materials; For Traded goods collaborate with Sales & Marketing and stablishes effective interfaces with the functions/ BU's; Consults and informs functions/business associated with his/her materials or material groups; Periodically participates in functions/business meetings, engage in production and business; Takes responsibility for the achievement of the savings target / AOP goals; Takes responsibility for the achievement of the cash targets (Payment Terms); Ensures an efficient organization within his/her materials or material groups; Ensures a high level of automation (via utilization of or SAP Contracts) and authomatic PO´s; Provide support to The Operational Buyers; Ensures compliance of his/her materials or material groups with the standards, policies, KPIS and purchase order; Responsible for supplier evaluation for the Key Supplier Management; Provide backup and support for other plants in case of vacation from colleagues or as needed per business needs; Qualifications Bachelor and background in Business Administration, Chemistry or Engineering; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to influence and collaborate; Distinct leadership capability; Very good analytical skills for chemical, commercial, tactical and strategic challenges; Knowledge of regional/global chemical market; IT expertise in SAP, MS Microsoft, Internet; Fluency in English and Portuguese (Spanish preferred), verbally and writing; Minimum 7 years of experience in managing direct materials within specialty chemicals space (OBAs, Dyes, Pigments etc) for multisite, multiplants preferably in the packaging industry, oil and gas space; Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Purchasing Industries Chemical Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Archroma by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Procurement Manager” roles. Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Resende, Rio de Janeiro, BR

Posted Date: 7/4/2025