Senior Project Procurement Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Ascend Performance Materials is a global leader in highperformance chemicals fibers and plastics committed to enhancing quality of life through innovation. With fully integrated manufacturing facilities across North America Europe and Asia we develop essential solutions that drive safer vehicles cleaner energy advanced medical devices and durable consumer goods. Guided by a strong focus on safety sustainability and customer success we operate responsibly while delivering value through cuttingedge technologies and industry expertise. Join our team and be part of a collaborative environment where your work drives meaningful global impact.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Ascend is currently searching for a Project Procurement Manager to be located in our downtown Houston office. As a member of the Procurement organization this role will be responsible for sourcing and negotiating the procurement of equipment materials and services for capital projects and turnarounds. The objective is to secure purchases at competitive prices ensuring high quality and timely delivery while adhering to company policies performance standards and mitigating risk.

TARGETED OUTCOMES

• Drive project procurement initiatives meeting project goals and aligning with procurement strategies.
• Integrate shortterm and longterm category management strategies in project procurement plans.
• Identify and implement metrics tools and systems to ensure successful execution of the organizations strategic goals and objectives related to projects.
• Develop strong market knowledge and insight into project and turnaround pipelines.
• Partner with key internal stakeholders in business supply chain manufacturing engineering sustainability and technology to develop robust project procurement plans.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with Project Management and Engineering teams to develop procurement plans and conduct sourcing events for equipment materials and services.
• Work closely with Engineering teams to address technical clarifications supporting proposal development and project execution.
• Secure and evaluate quotations lead price and terms & conditions negotiations with suppliers and recommend suppliers based on cost quality and delivery competitiveness.
• Lead weekly status meetings with stakeholders providing updates on sourcing progress risk assessments needs to meet project deadlines and bid analysis.
• Engage with vendors to gather product or service details including price availability and delivery timelines. Monitor requisitions and order status resolving discrepancies in quantity or quality.
• Ensure timely creation and accuracy of purchase requisitions and purchase orders in SAP.
• Maintain organized purchasing records strategies reports supplier databases purchase order details and price lists.
• Coordinate quality control and engineering changes with suppliers to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Arrange sample submissions inspections site visits etc. as required.
• Assist in proposal development by obtaining and reviewing budgetary quotes as required.
• Foster and maintain close supplier relationships.
• Monitor market trends to ensure competitive pricing and supply chain stability.
• Provide leadership updates as needed highlighting key sourcing progress and challenges.
• Participate in project planning meetings to ensure alignment between procurement activities and overall project execution.

TEAM

• Reports to Procurement Manager

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• BS/BA degree in related technical or business field.
• Minimum 8 years ofexperiencein Procurement orEngineering with a background in project management strategic purchasing of equipment materials and servicesin support ofbusiness and manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of procurement systems and purchasing policies procedures and laws as well as project management best practices.
• Experience working in an ERP environment; SAP experience preferred
• Six Sigma or Lean desirable

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Must exhibit strong communication analytical quantitative and problemsolving skills.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with chemical industry equipment specifications etc.
• Procurement Expertise: Understands business and procurement principles including strategic planning resource allocation production methods and purchasing policies and procedures.
• Negotiation Skills: Strong ability to build cooperative relationships with vendors and suppliers to negotiate favorable prices and terms.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent at managing multiple tasks simultaneously with the ability to plan prioritize and follow through to achieve goals and deadlines.
• Interpersonal Skills: Able to foster positive team dynamics and interdepartmental cooperation to achieve project goals.
• Computer Proficiency: Skilled in using Microsoft 365 SAP Ariba Avetta etc.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret equipment general arrangement (GA) drawings bills of materials and equipment packing lists.
• Pressure Management: Capable of working effectively under pressure meeting tight deadlines and working independently with minimal supervision.
• SelfMotivation: Persistent resultsoriented and proactive with a strong sense of urgency to take initiative and achieve objectives.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates good judgment maturity and professionalism in all aspects of work.
• Attendance: Consistently maintains regular attendance during business hours.

At Ascend Performance Materials we value transparency and fairness in our hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from thirdparty recruiters search firms or staffing agencies. Any resumes received from such entities will be considered the property of Ascend Performance Materials and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for such submissions. Our Talent Acquisition Team actively engages with preferred recruitment partners who have established agreements with us. We encourage all interested candidates to apply directly through our official channels to be considered for any open positions.

Skills Summary:

About Us:

Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high quality chemicals fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products from our core technologies and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and six manufacturing facilities globally. As a privatelyheld company our people do big things and make big decisions often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big meaningful waysall within a stable and growing business.

Why work at Ascend

Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 66 value chain creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone everywhere every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values.

We care. We operate safely with high integrity for our employees our customers and our communities. Our people are our greatest assets and our Total Rewards Program extends beyond traditional benefits to include access to onsite medical clinics at our U.S. facilities a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters an employeedriven recognition plan. Our Commitment to Zero demonstrates our belief that is it possible to operate with zero personal injuries zero process safety incidents and zero environmental releases. And the Ascend Cares Foundation led by Ascend employees supports Ascend families in times of need provides inspiring opportunities for community engagement and facilitates community leadership.

Customerfocused. We exist for our customers; they drive our actions. Their success is our success. Our plastics and chemicals are building blocks that help make everyday essentials safer and more sustainable and we constantly strive to develop new and innovative products to meet the future needs of our customers. And that customer focus doesnt only apply to the marketplace it also applies to how we treat our colleagues and our fellow community members.

Better every day. We invest in our people and our processes to improve every day. A2E our continuous improvement program guides the way we do business. And this way of problem solving applies not only to our manufacturing practices but also to our commitment to developing our people. Youll see it during your career at Ascend in our leadership development skills training and mentoring programs

Agile. We think broadly and lead proactively in a constantly evolving organization and industry. Agility doesnt mean simply working quickly it means critical thinking creative problem solving and novel approaches to everyday challenges.

One Ascend. All together with a common set of goals and an eye toward the future. We dont accept silos. We look for ways to share across departments sites and geography. This means you wont be boxed into a single role at Ascend you could get the chance to work with teams across the globe to improve the way we serve our people our customers and our communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex national origin age religion disability sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status citizenship genetic information or other protected status under federal state or local laws.