Category Buyer-Resins & Polymers (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic Sourcing Initiatives
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned Resins & Polymers categories aligned with business objectives
• Lead competitive sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and contract management activities
• Drive commercial optimization initiatives that improve cost competitiveness and supply assurance
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance, and working capital improvements
• Manage Supplier Performance & Relationships
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships across North America
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, service, innovation, sustainability, and commercial metrics
• Support supplier development initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
• Drive supplier consolidation and strategic partnership opportunities where appropriate
• Analyze Markets & Mitigate Risk
• Monitor raw material markets, supply trends, industry developments, and capacity constraints
• Assess and mitigate supply chain risks impacting assigned categories
• Support business continuity planning and supply assurance initiatives
• Utilize market intelligence to inform sourcing decisions and category strategies
• Collaborate Across the Organization
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Technical, Quality, Product Stewardship, Finance, and Business Leaders
• Work closely with the global procurement organization to leverage best practices and scale opportunities
• Support cross-functional projects focused on business growth, operational efficiency, and procurement excellence
• Influence stakeholders and build alignment in a matrixed international environment
• Drive Procurement Excellence
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, delegation of authority requirements, and governance standards
• Support contract lifecycle management, including contract visibility, compliance, and renewal tracking
• Analyze spend data, supplier performance metrics, and procurement KPIs
• Contribute to procurement digitization initiatives, process improvements, automation, and system enhancements
• Support sustainability, ESG, responsible sourcing, and KAITEKI objectives through supplier engagement

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Chemistry, STEM, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain experience
• Experience leading supplier negotiations, sourcing events, and contract management activities
• Experience supporting direct materials categories preferred
• Background within chemicals, polymers, resins, advanced materials, manufacturing, automotive, or industrial industries preferred
• Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional and multicultural teams
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities
• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and results orientation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• MBA, CPSM, CSCP, CPM, or equivalent professional certification
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems
• Familiarity with: Spend analytics platforms
• eSourcing and eAuction tools
• Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems
• Supplier performance and ESG platforms
• Procurement analytics and reporting tools
• Experience with supplier risk management, sustainability initiatives, and procurement digitalization programs
• Why Join Us?
• Manage a high-impact procurement portfolio supporting critical manufacturing operations
• Collaborate with global procurement and business leaders across North America
• Influence sourcing strategies that directly impact cost, service, and operational performance
• Gain exposure to strategic supplier management, market intelligence, and category leadership
• Participate in procurement transformation and digitalization initiatives
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• The salary range for this position is $87,800 - $109,800 USD Annual. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base

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Additional Information

Company: Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. Job Description: Are you a strategic procurement professional with a passion for supplier partnerships, sourcing excellence, and driving business value? We are seeking a Direct Category Buyer - Resins & Polymers to manage a critical portfolio across North America while supporting category strategies that enhance cost competitiveness, supply continuity, supplier performance, sustainability, and operational excellence. This role is ideal for a commercially minded procurement professional who enjoys collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, negotiating strategic agreements, analyzing market trends, and delivering measurable value within a global manufacturing organization.

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