Dorf Ketal Americas | North America

Manage and direct procurement operations and strategy for North America, overseeing sourcing, supplier relationships, and contract negotiations to support manufacturing and business needs. | Bachelor's degree and 5+ years relevant procurement experience, preferably in chemicals, with strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills. | ROLE SUMMARY: The Sr. Procurement Manager role is responsible for managing the overall Procurement Operations for the organization. KEY FUNCTIONS: • Manages and directs the day-to-day activities and priorities of the procurement team in the North America region. • Oversees the procurement of raw materials and services, covering both direct and indirect spend categories to support manufacturing operations and overall business needs. This includes strategic and operational oversight of the procurement function supporting all current and future business units within the region. • Develops and implements procurement strategy that supports the company's distribution and manufacturing supply chain. • Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. Provide input into developing the budget. • Manages the policies and processes to purchase all materials and services required to process and manufacture products and support business requirements, conduct research, or enable other business activities. • Enables and manages team to monitor and analyze the market, global economic conditions, and events to make informed purchase decisions. • Identifies, evaluates, and monitors suppliers and develops relationships to provide reliable sourcing and ensure the quality and availability of required commodities and services. • Oversees bidding and contract negotiations to obtain the best pricing to meet business needs. • Enables and manages team to collaborate with cross functional teams and support manufacturing schedules, and long-term business objectives to plan and manage purchases. • May develop and/or implement new policies and ensures compliance of procurement related policies and collaborates with cross functional teams to develop or revise. • Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. • Any other leadership activities or initiatives related to the Procurement function of the Dorf Ketal organization. Minimum Requirements: • Requires a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management or equivalent. • 5+ Years of relevant experience, preferably in the Chemicals industry. Additional Skills and Competencies: • Ability and desire to provide superior customer service. • Ability to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. • Superior ethics and integrity. Ability to maintain confidentiality of all employee and company information. • Strong analytical skills and individual judgment to review and evaluate information and determine whether events or processes comply with requirements and provide recommendations. • Proficiency with Oracle, SAP or similar system. • Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) • Strong communication skills both verbally and in written form. • Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, with strong spelling, grammar, and composition. • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills including effective time management skills in a fast-paced environment. • Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions and opinions in check even in very difficult situations. Flexibility and adaptability to change. • High degree of reliability, dependability, and initiative to fulfill obligations by working under general supervision. • Ability to prioritize own work to meet deadlines and complete required tasks. COMPETENCIES: • Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. • Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data. • Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. • Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals. • Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results. • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. • Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. • Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed. • Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. • Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. • Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals. • Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. • Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity. • Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans. • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. • Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. • Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly. • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. • Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions. • Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. • Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. • Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and procurement of chemicals, negotiate contracts, analyze spend data, manage supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvement in supply chain operations. | Bachelor’s degree, 5-7 years procurement experience in chemicals, knowledge of ERP systems, strong communication and negotiation skills, and preferred CPSM certification. | Job Description Job Title Sr. Procurement Specialist – Direct Materials. Reports To Sr. Procurement Manager Summary This position will have the responsibility to lead strategic sourcing initiatives and procurement of Chemicals for Dorf Ketal in U.S. & Canada. Excellent skills in communication, problem solving, facilitation, negotiation, multi-tasking & project management are important elements expected from this position. This position will be based out of Dorf Ketal’s office in Houston, Texas. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Analyze historic spend data to identify opportunities for supply consolidation, optimization and for competitive sourcing. • Work closely with other functional areas and all the manufacturing plants to establish an effective supply base. • Manage pricing updates as needed in ERP system and reporting. • Develop sourcing strategies by analyzing the supply base, market conditions, and future technologies to achieve the saving objective. Assist with the tracking and reporting monthly realized cost savings and cost avoidance from procurement initiatives and actions. • Ensure competitive cost, quality, and appropriate service levels for assigned procurement responsibility for goods & services. • Negotiate, implement, and manage contracts, ensuring adherence to all company policies, directives, and sustainability targets related to purchases from outside vendors. • Conduct competitive sourcing events (RFx’s) and negotiate pricing/contracts for specific Indirect and Capex goods and services, in compliance with Legal, Technical and SHE requirements. • Drive continues improvement activities within the manufacturing plants, lead actions with the main stake holders. • Understand vendor capabilities, optimize SRM, identify opportunities for alternative sources and arrangements, and make recommendations to reduce cost and risk, and optimize working capital. • Establish, analyze and report metrics to track vendor performance, conduct periodic performance and business review meetings with key suppliers to drive continuous improvement. • Serve as a primary point of contact to develop and manage relationships with key suppliers and service providers. • Ability to travel as required to vendors and Dorf Ketal office/manufacturing sites. Estimated 10% global and domestic travel. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: · Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Supply Chain Management, Business management or related fields. · 5-7 Years Experience in Procurement of Chemicals. · Knowledge of the chemicals industry, or related chemical manufacturing environment. · Knowledge and experience working in ERP System, Excel or PowerBI. Certificates and Licenses: · CPSM or another ISM certification, preferred. Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: • Safety Culture – Must be a strong advocate for safety and driving a safety culture in a positive manner. • Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. • Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Attention to Details, Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals. • Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values. • Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment, Work Collaboratively, manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. • Professionalism - Must maintain high ethical standards; Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. • Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly. • Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. • Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. • Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Internet software and Database software. Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Job Description Acknowledgment The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.