AdvanSix
Procurement Director, Manufacturing Consumables
AdvanSix, Hopewell, Virginia, United States, 23860
AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people's lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.
Please view a short video about our company here, AdvanSix Video. For more information on AdvanSix, please visit our website at http://www.advansix.com
Why work at AdvanSix? • We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being • Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program • Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development • Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences
The Procurement Director, Manufacturing Consumables will oversee a team of category and commodity leads that procure raw materials (primarily chemicals), energy, packaging, and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operating) supplies that are essential for the day-to-day operations across five manufacturing facilities. This key leadership role will be responsible for strategy and oversight of the largest combined procurement team in terms of spend, risk, and supplier base. This role is accountable for ensuring the efficient and cost-effective sourcing of essential materials and services, driving supplier performance, and supporting the organization's operational and strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities
Category Management:Ensure that spend categories have well developed short and long-term strategies that identify market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, along with insights regarding supply options and power dynamics that inform sourcing strategies. Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement sourcing strategies for procured goods and services, which are informed by the category strategies and incorporate the sourcing process best practices that deliver cost-effectiveness, quality, and reliability. Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and ensuring that supplier performance aligns with organizational goals, including cost reductions, innovation, and continuous improvements. Influential Leadership: Drive team development and performance to deliver on strategic initiatives aligned with dynamic and forward-thinking company and functional goals. Market Analysis: Research and analyze market and industry trends, pricing, and supply chain risks and develop best-in-class strategies and tactics for improving analytics and decisions. Contract Negotiation: Lead contract negotiations with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms, risk mitigation, and compliance with company policies. Cost/Working Capital Management: Proactively, monitor and manage costs, identifying and implementing opportunities for reductions in cost and improvements in working capital. Sustainability: Integrate sustainability criteria into procurement decisions, promoting environmentally and socially responsible sourcing practices. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with the procurement of raw materials, energy, packaging, and MRO supplies, including during operational turnarounds Transformation & Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve procurement processes to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle times, and improve user experience Collaboration: Partner closely with internal stakeholders, including operations, finance, and supply chain teams, to ensure alignment of procurement initiatives with organizational goals while enhancing functional execution. Reporting and Analysis: Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track procurement performance and identify areas for improvement through meaningful data analytics and insights. Required Skills and Qualifications
Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred. Experience: Minimum of 12 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on raw materials (primarily chemicals), energy, packaging, and MRO supplies. At least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role. Technical Skills: Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and manage a team, with strong organizational and time management skills. Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills, with experience in contract negotiation and supplier management. Knowledge of Procurement Processes: In-depth understanding of procurement best practices, supply chain management, and regulatory requirements. Preferred Qualifications
Certifications: Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) are a plus. Sustainability Initiatives: Familiarity with sustainable procurement practices and initiatives. The expected base pay for this position is $168,500 - $252,700
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness. Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K with a competitive company match. Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan.
Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer-provided short term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits, employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages.
The pay range, incentives and benefits listed above are general guidelines only and not a guarantee of total compensation or benefits. The final offer will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, the responsibilities of the job, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the job location, applicability of a collective bargaining agreement, length of service, internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on your role, business results and individual performance. All aspects of total rewards offered are subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.
At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past work experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.
AdvanSix 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, veteran status, or any other protected classification.
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of AdvanSix about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at AdvanSix via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of AdvanSix, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by AdvanSix for this position and a valid agreement with AdvanSix is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the AdvanSix agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
Please view a short video about our company here, AdvanSix Video. For more information on AdvanSix, please visit our website at http://www.advansix.com
Why work at AdvanSix? • We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being • Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program • Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development • Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences
The Procurement Director, Manufacturing Consumables will oversee a team of category and commodity leads that procure raw materials (primarily chemicals), energy, packaging, and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operating) supplies that are essential for the day-to-day operations across five manufacturing facilities. This key leadership role will be responsible for strategy and oversight of the largest combined procurement team in terms of spend, risk, and supplier base. This role is accountable for ensuring the efficient and cost-effective sourcing of essential materials and services, driving supplier performance, and supporting the organization's operational and strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities
Category Management:Ensure that spend categories have well developed short and long-term strategies that identify market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, along with insights regarding supply options and power dynamics that inform sourcing strategies. Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement sourcing strategies for procured goods and services, which are informed by the category strategies and incorporate the sourcing process best practices that deliver cost-effectiveness, quality, and reliability. Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and ensuring that supplier performance aligns with organizational goals, including cost reductions, innovation, and continuous improvements. Influential Leadership: Drive team development and performance to deliver on strategic initiatives aligned with dynamic and forward-thinking company and functional goals. Market Analysis: Research and analyze market and industry trends, pricing, and supply chain risks and develop best-in-class strategies and tactics for improving analytics and decisions. Contract Negotiation: Lead contract negotiations with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms, risk mitigation, and compliance with company policies. Cost/Working Capital Management: Proactively, monitor and manage costs, identifying and implementing opportunities for reductions in cost and improvements in working capital. Sustainability: Integrate sustainability criteria into procurement decisions, promoting environmentally and socially responsible sourcing practices. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with the procurement of raw materials, energy, packaging, and MRO supplies, including during operational turnarounds Transformation & Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve procurement processes to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle times, and improve user experience Collaboration: Partner closely with internal stakeholders, including operations, finance, and supply chain teams, to ensure alignment of procurement initiatives with organizational goals while enhancing functional execution. Reporting and Analysis: Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track procurement performance and identify areas for improvement through meaningful data analytics and insights. Required Skills and Qualifications
Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred. Experience: Minimum of 12 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on raw materials (primarily chemicals), energy, packaging, and MRO supplies. At least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role. Technical Skills: Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and manage a team, with strong organizational and time management skills. Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills, with experience in contract negotiation and supplier management. Knowledge of Procurement Processes: In-depth understanding of procurement best practices, supply chain management, and regulatory requirements. Preferred Qualifications
Certifications: Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) are a plus. Sustainability Initiatives: Familiarity with sustainable procurement practices and initiatives. The expected base pay for this position is $168,500 - $252,700
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness. Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K with a competitive company match. Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan.
Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer-provided short term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits, employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages.
The pay range, incentives and benefits listed above are general guidelines only and not a guarantee of total compensation or benefits. The final offer will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, the responsibilities of the job, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the job location, applicability of a collective bargaining agreement, length of service, internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on your role, business results and individual performance. All aspects of total rewards offered are subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.
At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past work experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.
AdvanSix 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, veteran status, or any other protected classification.
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of AdvanSix about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at AdvanSix via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of AdvanSix, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by AdvanSix for this position and a valid agreement with AdvanSix is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the AdvanSix agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.