Sourcing Manager

locationsWarrington, UKtime typeFull timeposted onPosted Todayjob requisition idR0002086

Job Family:

Supply Chain

Overview

Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. These qualities best describe employees who work for Ingevity. We believe it takes extraordinary people to create extraordinary results. 

At Ingevity, we harness the bold spirit, innate curiosity and remarkable ingenuity of our people to develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads last longer, and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.

Already a leader in markets in which we compete, we leverage our deep technical expertise and knowledge of our customers’ industries to turn complex challenges into powerful possibilities and value-added solutions. We prize creativity and imagination and we’re always looking for a better, smarter way of doing things. 
 

We know it takes the right people with the right attitude to achieve the improbable. People who understand that there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. People with the ability to solve and the commitment to stay the course. People who work together to create meaningful impact and exponential results, for our customers and the world around us. Our people are our most valued asset, and the foundation of our success. Interested? We thought you might be, and we’re so glad

About Us 

Ingevity provides specialty chemicals and high-performance carbon materials and technologies that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Through a team of talented and experienced people, Ingevity develops, manufactures and brings to market products and processes that help customers solve complex problems. These products are used in a variety of demanding applications, including asphalt paving, oil exploration and production, agrochemicals, adhesives, lubricants, publication inks and automotive components that reduce gasoline vapor emissions.

The Advanced Polymer Technologies business is the market leader in Caprolactone and Polycaprolactone products globally. The business is geographically balanced. Our products go into a very diverse set of applications such as Polyurethane Materials, Adhesives & Sealants, Coatings, Polymer additives and Bioplastics that are used for end markets such as Industrial equipment, Automotive, Footwear, Consumer packaging, Electronic devices, Medical and Furniture. The performance characteristics of the Capa chemistry provides unique properties in our targeted end markets that allow both us and our customers to differentiate through innovative new products. 

Ingevity provides products and technologies that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Through a team of talented and experienced people, we develop, manufacture and bring to market solutions that help customers solve complex problems and make the world more sustainable. Headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, Ingevity operates from 31 countries around the world and employs approximately 1,700 people. 

JOB SUMMARY 

Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. These qualities best describe employees who work for Ingevity. We believe it takes extraordinary people to create extraordinary results. At Ingevity, we harness the bold spirit, innate curiosity and remarkable ingenuity of our people to develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads last longer, and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner. 

Already a leader in markets in which we compete, we leverage our deep technical expertise and knowledge of our customers’ industries to turn complex challenges into powerful possibilities and value-added solutions. We prize creativity and imagination and we’re always looking for a better, smarter way of doing things. We know it takes the right people with the right attitude to achieve the improbable. People who understand that there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. People with the ability to solve and the commitment to stay the course. People who work together to create meaningful impact and exponential results, for our customers and the world around us. 

JOB DISCRIPTION

Have responsibility for the indirect spend for manufacturing sites in EMEA. This will include leading large cross-functional project teams through the sourcing and procurement process.

Develop a regional plan based on the overall global category strategy, current market conditions and the business environment.

Perform indirect procurement function; including bidder prequalification, form of contract selection, bid solicitation and evaluation, contract negotiation, contract award, contract administration and close out.

Maintain a largely strategic role with indirect materials and services for the EMEA region and support sourcing activities for critical materials of the business such as capital projects, plant services, contractors, equipment servicing, MRO and lab suppliers.

Resolve nonconformance issues, back-charges and claims in a timely manner to minimize the Company's exposure. Identify areas of risk within supply chain; implement appropriate mitigation measures.

Leverage internal networks including outage optimization to deliver best in class performance, total cost effectiveness, value creation and delivery.

Lead development and execution of complex procurement strategies and projects over the medium and long term for materials and services aligned with the goals and objectives of the internal stakeholders.

Collaborate effectively internally and with suppliers. Develop effective multi-year strategies with an effective understanding of market dynamics and internal demand. Responsible for the end-to-end cycle of category strategy, sourcing, contracting, P2P, Supplier Management and Supplier Quality Management including the development of Supplier Scorecards and KPIs.

Articulate and gain alignment from senior managers/executives on the implementation of the procurement strategies.

Bring industry leading procurement practices to execute upon the developed strategies.

Responsible for the development, implementation, and management of the supplier relationship management program for key regional strategic suppliers.

Develop negotiation strategies which are aligned with the business strategies and lead those negotiations to completion while pursuing full value and mitigating risk.

Analyze financials, market risk, and supply risk for each project and be able to mitigate risk while bringing the best value to Ingevity.

Knowledge of legal as well as commercial terms and conditions with the ability to effectively negotiate and draft legal language to mitigate risk.

Drive results through analytics, business acumen, personal leadership and developing business cases to support Procurement initiatives.

Consolidate spending and provide thought leadership to achieve organization outcomes while ensuring that Ingevity’s policies and core values are upheld and adhered to.

Coach and develop the Site Buyers assisting with day to day buying duties

Liaise with Global Procurement to ensure effective co-ordination of essential site purchasing activities, global contracts & purchasing improvement projects.

Define and manage the supplier performance reviews including audits (ISO 9000)

Work with the engineering team on procurement strategies for capital expenditures and ensure the team understands and follows the proper protocols for capital procurement.

Work with the operations, maintenance, and lab teams on service and supplies procurement to ensure protocols are followed and savings are recognized.

QUALIFICATIONS & DESIRED SKILLS 

Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Engineering or Supply Chain Management. MBA and/or CPM/CPSM preferred, OR a minimum of 10 years of relevant procurement and category management experience.

A minimum of five years of procurement experience or equivalent experience in relevant business categories.

Minimum two years of experience leading large global procurement initiatives for a mature procurement organization.

Successfully lead negotiations for global, multi-year, multimillion-dollar contracts in indirect categories.

Ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders in Operations, Supply Chain, Product Development and Ingevity Businesses, including senior management and executives. 

Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills are necessary to work across all levels of the organization.

Project management skills preferred.

Travel up to 10% as required for supplier audits, development, and visits.

Must be a team player and adapt well to a multitasking, fast paced environment with changing priorities and challenges.

General knowledge of SAP enterprise software and Coupa or other Source-to-Pay solution experience is preferred

What's in it for you: 

A market competitive salary 

Annual bonus (dependant on the grade of the role and discretionary on business performance).

27 days holiday, including bank holidays (increasing by 1 day every 5 years to a maximum of 32 days)

A contributory Company Pension Plan 

Death in service benefit.

Private Medical Insurance with access to a free confidential 24/7 GP Service 

Employee Assistance Programme, for you (and your family) with free access to legal services, medical services, and counselling.

Career development opportunities - we are passionate about nurturing our internal talent, offering career progression. 

Long service rewards 

Company sick pay scheme 

Cycle to Work Scheme, Tech Scheme and Home Scheme 

Discounted Gift Card Scheme. 

On-site subsidised canteen.

Weekly free fruit deliveries.

Free employee onsite car park. 

Eye care vouchers.

Regular wellbeing events.

Volunteering opportunities in the local community. 

Reasonable Adjustments
We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at contact.capa@ingevity.com

Ingevity is committed to being and Equal opportunity employer and aims to not discriminate unlawfully on any grounds.

Recruiting Agencies: Ingevity does not accept unsolicited resumes and therefore, will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

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