Senior Manager Supplier Relationship and Strategy Management chemicals

About Us

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 71 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 15,400 professionals in 130 countries across six continents.

Solenis is a 2023 US Best Managed Company.

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Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Supplier Relationship and Strategy Management to join our Global Sourcing team.

Location: home-based, EMEA region

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the given country without employer sponsorship.

Reporting to: Senior Director Strategic Business Development and Analytics, Global Sourcing

This role involves teaming up with regional sourcing and category leaders to create a Supplier Relationship Management Program, making our connections with key suppliers stronger and boosting vendor performance.

Alongside global category leaders, you'll be crafting processes, templates, and schedules to formalize category strategies, ensuring smooth communication across the entire organization.

Your knack for working seamlessly across teams and regions, combined with a visionary approach to managing both category and supplier strategies, is crucial in fostering internal and external relationships that drive strategic initiatives and add value to the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

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Collaborating on Category Strategies with Global Category Leaders

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Establishing Supplier Risk Management Programs

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Overseeing Global Category Reviews

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Fostering a shared vision across our global category structure

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Nurturing key supplier relationships

What You'll Bring:

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At least 5 years in the chemical industry in procurement, supply chain, or sourcing

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A solid understanding of chemical processes and materials

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Excellent communication and negotiation skills to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders

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Cross-regional management and leadership experience

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Indirect people management experience

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Coordinating and leading others

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Problem-solving skills

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Decision-making skills

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Business acumen

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Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint)