Senior Procurement Manager- Site & Maintenance Category

Senior Procurement Manager- Site & Maintenance Category

Job ID: 41922 | Location: The Woodlands, Texas, USA | Work Model: Onsite

As Senior Procurement Manager – Site & Maintenance , you will drive end-to-end sourcing strategies across key indirect categories — including facilities management, MRO, utilities, energy, and fluids — ensuring Clariant's production sites and offices operate at peak efficiency. Working at the intersection of strategy and execution, you will deliver measurable P&L impact through savings initiatives, supplier development, and value transformation projects, while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and global procurement teams. This is a high-visibility role that offers the autonomy to shape category strategy, challenge the status quo, and elevate procurement as a true business partner — making it an ideal opportunity for an ambitious, agile procurement professional looking to make a tangible impact at a leading global specialty chemicals company.

Responsibilities

• Define and regularly review category strategies for Site & Maintenance (facilities management, MRO, utilities, energy, and fluids) in alignment with the regional Head of Indirect Spend, leveraging procurement analytics tools, commodity forecasts, and market intelligence
• Implement site & maintenance sourcing best practices using a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach to drive efficiency and cost optimization
• Deliver business objectives against clear financial and non-financial KPIs, ensuring measurable P&L impact across the organization
• Manage and optimize the existing supplier base while proactively identifying, developing, and onboarding new suppliers to challenge and improve current performance
• Drive supplier base simplification and tail spend management to reduce complexity and increase procurement efficiency
• Lead value transformation projects in close coordination with regional and global stakeholders, from ideation through to execution
• Build and manage strong relationships with strategic suppliers and key stakeholders across all business units and locations
• Actively participate in regional and global performance management forums, including the Indirect Spend SteerCo
• Simplify and automate non-value-added procurement activities to free up capacity for higher-impact initiatives
• Execute multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously with an agile mindset, sense of urgency, and a results-driven approach
• Elevate the value perception of procurement within each business unit by consistently delivering tangible, quantifiable outcomes

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field with preferably 10+ years of proven procurement experience in a multinational organization; MBA is a plus
• Demonstrated track record in indirect categories such as facilities management, MRO, utilities, or energy
• In-depth category knowledge and ability to develop and execute strategic sourcing plans with clear KPIs and measurable outcomes
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is a plus
• Continuous Improvement certification (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma) is an advantage
• Willingness to travel up to 20%, primarily within the United States

What's in it for you?

• Paid Holidays
• PTO time with a carry-over benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• EAP Program
• Spending and Savings Accounts
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Auto/Home Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Plan

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.
At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.

We at Clariant are aware of our responsibility. Our purpose »Greater chemistry – between people and planet« describes the role we can play in the world if we align our thinking and all future decisions with it.