Strategic Sourcing Leader, Indirect MRO Categories
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
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Are you passionate about driving Total Cost of Ownership while enhancing product quality and supplier relationships? We're seeking a dynamic individual to lead our Indirect Sourcing and Procurement MRO Team responsible for purchasing and supply management efforts across our Maintenance, Repairs and Operations indirect spend categories. As the Strategic Sourcing Manager, you'll have the opportunity to apply your analytical and negotiation skills while leveraging people leadership competencies and stakeholder engagement to deliver superior outcomes.
Role Description
The Strategic Sourcing Manager leads a team that spearheads purchasing and supply management activities across various indirect spend categories, including electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, office supplies, personal protective equipment, power transmission, pipe, valves, and fittings. The role seeks to leverage the team capabilities to develop and deliver robust category management strategies using a standardized procurement framework. Additionally, the Strategic Sourcing Manager assesses internal and external market dynamics, strategically navigating commercial, specification, and demand parameters. This role entails overseeing the strategic procurement process, implementing governance mechanisms to minimize value leakage and collaborating closely with stakeholders to devise and execute cost reduction strategies.
This role is preferred to be Kingsport, TN based.
Responsibilities
- Provide market insights to support decision-making within commercial teams
- Utilize advanced negotiation skills to drive aggressive cost savings and contract commitments
- Identify improvement opportunities with a strategic mindset that balances short-term gains with long-term objectives
- Proactively address needs, solve problems, and anticipate issues
- Demonstrate proficient verbal and written communication skills
- Exhibit strong organizational and analytical capabilities
- Capture real savings and conduct supplier selection and negotiation processes
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for critical spend categories
- Track performance metrics within each spend category and assess impact
- Ensure strategy implementation and contract compliance
- Promote best practices and monitor material market dynamics
- Adhere to internal and external policies, regulations, and laws
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing and implementing category strategies
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
- Strategic mindset with methodical execution.
- Passion for category management and cost reduction.
- Exceptional negotiation, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Over 7 years of progressive procurement experience, preferably in chemicals manufacturing or automotive industries.
- Previous leadership experience.
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
Interested?
If you're ready to take the next step in your procurement career and contribute to our success, we want to hear from you! Apply now to become our newest Strategic Sourcing Leader and help drive our organization forward.
Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.
Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
Nearest Major Market: Asheville
Nearest Secondary Market: Knoxville
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