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Purpose of the Role As a Senior Procurement Manager for NPI within the Global Procurement Raw Materials team, you will play a pivotal role in enabling innovation and securing competitive advantage through the strategic sourcing of highly specialized chemical raw materials. This role is embedded in a high-tech, IP-sensitive environment and requires close collaboration with Technology Development and Business Units to support new product development from early-stage ideation through to industrialization. Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Innovation Enablement - Act as a strategic partner to R&D and Business Units, aligning procurement strategy with innovation roadmaps and application-driven product development. - Identify and qualify novel suppliers and technologies for mid- to long-term innovation projects (typically 2–10 years from market launch). - Conduct global market scouting through supplier networks, trade fairs, and digital platforms to identify emerging technologies and materials. Sourcing Process Compliance & Risk Management - Ensure full alignment of supplier selection with the Global Category Strategy and procurement governance standards. - Lead risk mitigation during the sourcing process through robust contract negotiation, including clauses for IP protection, supply continuity, and liability management. - Avoid single-source dependencies by proactively identifying and qualifying alternative suppliers and technologies. - Ensure all suppliers meet the Company’s qualification standards (e.g., CoC, Ecovadis, ISO) or are developed to meet them. Contracting & Negotiation - Lead complex negotiations with suppliers, including those with strong market positions or unique technologies, to secure favorable terms. - Draft and manage cooperation agreements, memorandums of understanding, and business development contracts with a focus on long-term collaboration and business continuity. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Collaborate with Technology Development teams on early-stage technology scouting and feasibility assessments. - Partner with Business Units to ensure procurement strategies align with application-specific product development and commercialization goals. - Facilitate knowledge sharing across procurement, R&D, and product development to foster innovation and accelerate time-to-market. Governance & Compliance - Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations. - Support patent coordination and government project declarations where applicable. Required Qualifications - Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Procurement, or related field. - 7–10 years of experience in strategic procurement, preferably in chemicals, adhesive raw materials, polymer - Proven experience managing suppliers in high-tech, IP-sensitive environments. - Strong negotiation skills, especially in high-risk or monopolistic supplier scenarios. - Experience in contract design for risk mitigation and compliance. - Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills. Preferred Attributes - Technical-commercial mindset with the ability to challenge R&D and BU requirements constructively. - Experience in innovation-driven procurement and early-stage technology scouting. - Familiarity with sustainability and compliance frameworks in procurement Company background: German MNC Interest applicants, pls email updated resume to Jessie Hoe Huey Miin CEI Reg No. R1103861 EA Lic: 99C4599 #J-18808-Ljbffr