Sr Strategic Sourcing Specialist

As a Sr Strategic Sourcing Specialist here at Solstice Advanced Materials, you will establish and drive procurement of material and services in alignment with business leadership for your assigned commodity/category and/or region as per Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Plan. You will have global/regional responsibility for driving competitive commodity and category supply strategies to achieve lowest total cost, reduce working capital via negotiation planning and execution, high growth region sourcing, value engineering and sole/single source elimination.

This role can be located in Morris Plains, NJ or Houston, TX.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage site category and commodity strategies including spend analysis, benchmarking, cost, market analysis and global technology/economic trends

• Drive and execute annual and strategic plan with supporting strategies

• Ensure relationship development and management with key supplier leaderships

• Align with site sales, marketing, technology, business, operations, finance and quality and other Solstice Advanced Materials businesses

• Manage supplier selection, RFQ and RFI process, negotiation, contracting and supplier performance processes

• Improve working capital thru payment terms extensions, payment cycle optimization, vendor managed inventories and lead time reductions

• Assist in site tactical procurement escalations, reconciliations and reporting as required

Responsibilities

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in sourcing and procurement

• Knowledge of chemicals spend and supply base

• Working and/or leading in site team environments

• Project management and/or contract management experience

WE VALUE

• Bachelor's degree

• Experience in developing and execution of sourcing strategies

• Experience with negotiation of supply agreements and cost reductions

• Professional Certifications in Project/Supply Chain/ Procurement/Contract Management

• Team Leader experience in Supply Management/Sourcing/Procurement/Business

• Demonstrated Business and financial acumen

• Experience with SAP or site relevant ERP systems, E Sourcing Platforms, Request for Quotation Tools, Project Management Tools

• Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Tools

US PERSON REQUIREMENT

Due to compliance with U. S export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in U.S.

COMPENSATION

The annual base salary for this position is 107k-120k. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

About Us

About Solstice Advanced Materials

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials ( .

Job Identification 106923

Job Category Procurement

Job Schedule Full time

Locations 115 Tabor Rd, Morris Plains, NJ, 07950, US

Hire Eligibility Internal and External

Relocation Package None

Pay Transparency $107,000-$120,000

US Person Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements