Procurement Sustainability Category Leader
Elmhurst, IL US | Work from home flexibility TELECOMMUTE US
Job Description
My client, a leading chemical manufacturing company is seeking a Procurement Sustainability Category Leader to join their dynamic team. This is a hybrid position located in the Chicago area (Elmhurst).
Procurement Sustainability Category Leader – Reporting to the VP of Global Procurement, this position will be responsible for managing the global direct materials spend and developing and managing sustainable sourcing strategies. This is a critical position that will drive the company’s sustainability agenda.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for sustainable procurement practices
- Manage key raw material sourcing categories
- Develop and implement sustainable sourcing practices
- Identify and qualify suppliers with sustainable products
- Report on sustainable performance metrics including greenhouse gas emissions, waste reduction, social responsibility
The ideal candidate:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Strong analytical skills
- Proven success in developing and implementing sustainable sourcing strategies
- 5+ years in a procurement role in a manufacturing company – ideally chemical
- Experience managing a sustainable sourcing program – experience with Ecovadis
MUST HAVE:
- Experience sourcing raw materials (ideally chemicals)
- Experience developing and leading a sustainable sourcing program.
- Global sourcing experience
My client is offering growth potential and a generous compensation package.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Joanie Mrozynski
Sr. Recruiter
I am a recruiter with 20 years of experience, currently recruiting Procurement & Supply Chain Management professionals for food and chemical manufacturing companies nationwide. I place professionals at all levels in Supply Chain: Purchasing/Procurement, Sourcing, Planning/Forecasting, Transportation, Logistics, Warehouse.
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