Senior Procurement and Supply Manager- Americas region

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Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow's needs. Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers' businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations. If you do not meet every requirement, or your experience is slightly different that what we have listed, we still encourage you to apply! Ready to join a high-power exciting team as Senior commodity procurement and supply manager for a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company? We are seeking a strong leader who can own an international purchase in excess of $400M for 8+ sites spanning across six countries. The position allows flexibility of being based in Boston, MA; Alpharetta, GA or Houston, TX with a team located in the Alpharetta, GA and Sao Paulo Brazil. How You Will Make an Impact Subject matter procurement and supply expert for fuel oil, petroleum products, and natural gas markets Identifies, develops, and maintains relationships with suppliers from a variety of usual (oil refiners, traders) and unusual sources (petrochemical, other) Conducts commercial negotiations and business development activities Develop short- and long-term planning and strategies for raw material acquisition and logistics. Integral leading member of business team with two direct reports Directs, develops and executes strategies for the sourcing, procurement and logistics of feedstock and natural gas for manufacturing in the Americas Region (US, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil and Columbia). Ensures cost-effective purchases and uninterrupted supply, while understanding and minimizing the net risk exposure of the business to macro feedstock prices. Serves as the senior role interfacing with all applicable suppliers across the region. Negotiates with major carbon black feedstock suppliers, as required. Assesses, develops, negotiates, and executes new feedstock supply chains and strategic alliances with key suppliers. Sets the short- and long-term raw material purchasing strategy including developing sourcing partnerships, building supplier relationships, determining asset needs, negotiating contracts, and optimizing purchasing decisions that are aligned with the overall business strategy. In addition, this role is a key member of the global feedstock purchasing team, working across regions to ensure that regional purchases are aligned with the global needs of the business. Directs market analysis for all historical and potential future commodity markets. Assesses the risk, volume, quality, performance and total delivery cost requirements. Develops and implements global raw material cost reduction strategies addressing cost, logistics cost, quality and carbon black yield produced. Executes projects leading to specific reductions in raw material costs contributing to business' EBITDA performance. Develops the carbon black feedstock cost assumptions for each manufacturing site for the annual budget. Directs development of monthly raw material cost forecasts supporting each business' financial forecast. Provides leadership and guidance and manages several direct reports. Effectively practices Performance Based Management by communication, coaching, and developing employees. Leads activities improving the commercial capabilities of the organization. Develops and improves processes, systems, and performance management reporting for raw material purchasing activities. Leads efforts to improve and enhance purchasing and reporting systems. Collaborates, influences, and communicates effectively with key Legal staff on contract management and execution; collaborates with SH&E to ensure safety and compliance of raw materials purchased and logistics methods and suppliers chosen. Manages operations and logistics support cost effective delivery of Feedstock, ensure safe delivery of purchased goods meeting all quality and product specific needs to support the business. What You Will Bring to Cabot: More than 10 years in Procurement and/or Commercial experience with proven track record of successfully negotiating significant $50M+ supply and trade contracts A minimum of 5 years' petroleum or petrochemical industry experience in refining, downstream operation, or marketing Bachelor's degree or equivalent required in related field; Master's degree (MBA) preferred Expert knowledge of global petroleum and bunkers supply Working knowledge of oil index pricing basis; understanding of fuel blending, economics, and refining markets Ability to work in a fast-paced exciting envi

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