Procurement Manager - Strategic Raw Materials (Beachwood, OH or Middelburg, NL) presso Synthomer

Summary:

Reporting to the Head of Procurement – Strategic Raw Materials, this role is responsible for managing multiple high-value procurement categories across various sites and suppliers. The primary objective is to develop and implement procurement strategies for a portfolio of monomers, identify and cultivate supplier relationships, manage risk and value, and provide market insights to support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to reduce costs, optimize working capital, and manage risk.
• Oversee contracting processes in compliance with procurement and finance policies, including delegation of financial authority, under the guidance of the Head of Procurement.
• Collaborate with global procurement team to drive optimal outcomes for the company.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for raw materials and communicate category plans to stakeholders.
• Support supply chain, trading operations, and site teams with supplier performance issues, complaints, and volume forecasts.
• Deliver on value creation targets and maintain value tracking systems.
• Provide backup support within the Procurement team as needed.
• Actively contribute to the global Procurement team by promoting best practices, standard processes, and governance.
• Support new product and sustainability projects within the company, pushing for sustainability data and improved ESG performance of suppliers.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or Chemistry.
• Additional training in Procurement, Supply Chain, Sustainability, and/or equivalent. Master’s Degree and/or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ direct spend Procurement experience preferably in a chemical manufacturing environment. Prefer 7 to 10 years’ demonstrated experience.
• Basic chemicals or petrochemical raw material procurement experience a plus.
• Proven track record in procurement with strong strategic and operational capabilities.
• Commitment to integrity, customer value, teamwork, innovation, and DE&I (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion).
• Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong collaboration skills with senior stakeholders and peers.
• Effective decision-making and purchasing capabilities.
• Ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and goal-oriented.
• Strategic thinker with strong planning and organizational skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.
• Experience working in global, cross-cultural environments.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, preferably SAP and/or ERP experience.
• Must be fluent in English (written and verbal). Proficiency in Spanish preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel (10-25%) both domestically and globally.

Why Synthomer?

We are ambitious!
We have grown significantly – both organically and inorganically. We are a FTSE 250 listed company, 22% of our revenue comes from newly commercialized products, and we’re recognized in the top-quartile for chemicals manufacturing safety.​

We believe in high challenge, high support!
We are keen to let you contribute in real roles from day 1. We expect a lot, but offer a lot, too. This includes onboarding, induction and learning events, networking opportunities, mentoring and personal development planning. So, be up for an inspiring long-term career adventure.​

We personalize our approach to development!
At Synthomer, you won't find generic career tracks or development programs but rather a one-size-fits-one approach to employee development. We'll partner with you to ensure you have the right experiences that build your capabilities and accelerate your career growth.