Reference #: 1007089501A2The Director of Strategic Sourcing - Specialties & Packaging has accountability for direct material purchases for Arkema Group Business Units and facilities in the Americas. This role is responsible for formulating and executing sourcing strategies to manage risk, availability and quality of specialty raw materials and packaging at the lowest total cost of ownership.This position routinely works with regional and global business leaders, supply chain management, finance, capital project teams from the plants, R&D, and others to ensure alignment of projects/activities with procurement goals and objectives. Continuous coaching is necessary to improve communication and understanding between these diverse groups.The preferred candidate has a business management background in manufacturing, familiarity with raw materials sourcing and procurement, and business management future career interests. The Director will leverage existing negotiation skills, team leadership, and diverse stakeholder management, among other skills and capabilities, which will be amplified for application in a future Business Unit leadership role.The direct reports to this position includes 5 Strategic Sourcing Managers. This position reports to the VP, Raw Materials and Energy Purchasing for the Americas and is based out of King of Prussia, PA.

　　KEY ACTIVITIES:

　　Build Competitive AdvantageDevelop and maintain in-depth regional and global knowledge of the markets and the supplier base for the portfolioAdvise businesses of key market trends, risks & opportunities. Monitor strategic activity of key suppliers & competitorsDevelop and execute creative sourcing strategies and purchase agreements to secure supply and build value and sustainable competitive advantage for the GroupEnsure regional strategies are aligned with BU needs and with global purchasing strategies for materials and suppliers

　　Deliver Financial ResultsSavings: Drive sustainable year on year structural cost reductions to improve variable marginWorking capital: Drive improvements in supplier payment terms & consignment. Control inventories at agreed targets.Responsible for conducting exceptionally difficult negotiations with all levels of U.S. and global supplier management

　　Business Partners & Other StakeholdersBuild strong relationships with Arkema and Bostik businesses. Ensure team has deep engagement and clear understanding of BU strategies and plans for growth, innovation and variable cost/margin improvement. Ensure that raw material & packaging strategies are well aligned with these plans. Support global purchasing framework for BU coordination. Manage purchasing support and key deliverables for direct team's assigned BUsDevelop and support all internal reporting requirements as required (functional, BU and corporate)Build good working relationships with all functional partners (Supply Chain, Legal, Operations, GASP)

　　LeadershipLead, coach and develop a direct staff of 6Strategic Sourcing Managers. Coach and develop Buyer team.Contribute to the broader development of a best in class, engaged and effective regional procurement team. Ensure Purchasing plays a vital role in attracting, retaining and developing talent across Arkema Inc. and Arkema Group.

　　Supplier Relationship ManagementBuild high, wide and deep relationships with key suppliers. Sell Arkema as a preferred customer.Support and align with global purchasing transverse processes for Key Vendor ManagementMonitor supplier performance and quality. Develop & qualify new suppliers. Facilitate supplier innovation exchanges

　　Manage and Reduce Supply RiskInsure uninterrupted supplies to Arkema and Bostik facilitiesSystematically reduce supply risk to Arkema and Bostik businesses year on year. Eliminate single sources.

　　Improve Systems and ProcessesEnsure compliance with code of conduct and global regulatory frameworksDrive & support Arkema Inc. and Group initia ives for CSR (Climate Plan, Together for Sustainability, DEI, et.al.)Support special projects as necessary (acquisitions and divestitures, purchasing digitization, ERP integrations)

　　REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in chemistry, chemical engineering, or relevant technical equivalent.10 years purchasing, sales, or business management experience with progressively greater responsibilities5 years global or multi-regional experience in procurement, business management, or salesExperience with Financial KPI and purchasing impact on P/LPrior Supervisory experience preferred

　　NECESSARY COMPETENCIES:Significant track record of savings achieved through innovative procurement programs and tacticsBroad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilitiesStrong financial and business acumen; spend segmentation analysisStrategic thinkerStrong interpersonal and communication skillsExpert negotiatorProven leadership skills with ability to manage multiple stakeholders and multi-cultural skillsAbility to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization where formal authority is not heldAbility to recognize inefficient or redundant processes, and establish, implement, and manage new or revised procedures.

　　WORKING CONDITIONS:Work is conducted primarily within an office environment. Domestic travel is expected in this role, approximately 10-15%, and occasional international travel as needed.

　　Arkema Inc.  provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of