Head of General Services and IT Procurement

Who we are:
 

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries. Our core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good. 

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

Join our Team!
 

Job Highlights

• Supervise and prioritize the work of a team of 2 Procurement Specialists and coordinate with all HUB Managers /Site Buyers and Operational Procurement Buyers for the relevant categories.
• Ensure compliance of established departmental objectives with regard to supplier evaluations, sustainability initiatives, supplier visit reports, cost reduction reporting, etc. using the appropriate LANXESS tools.
• Development of short- and long-term regional category strategies, aligned with Global Leadership in Professional Services, Site Services, Corporate Travel and IT that provides cost-competitive services.
• Analyze market structure, trends, technical developments and regulatory trends that impact competitiveness and/or affect availability and delivered cost of services/supplies.
• Manage ongoing relationships with suppliers’ sales and business leaders.
• Establish contracts from initial negotiation (including pricing, terms & conditions, scope of work, etc.) through final agreement, with the approval of the appropriate LANXESS PRO and BU/GF leadership.
• Negotiate resolution of disputes, changes in scope and services price changes where applicable.
• Communicate procurement strategies to internal stakeholders and present a “one voice” message to potential suppliers to conduct fair and effective bid processes; implement transition plans for new supplier programs to ensure procurement strategy execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Business or similar education; prior work experience in Procurement and/or Operations.
• 5 - 10 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 7 years relevant strategic procurement and/or commercial contracting experience or an MBA with 5 years of relevant experience is required.
• Professional Certification (C.P.M., CPSM) is a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise and practical experience with general services, site services, supplies, travel and IT categories and of the major factors that influence markets and prices for the major materials are within the position’s responsibility.
• Solid market knowledge and ability to quickly become recognized internally and externally for the relevant categories.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver persuasive argumentation in pricing and contract negotiations is essential to the achievement of LANXESS’ objectives.
• This is a HYBRID role located in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office.  The expectation is that the candidate will be able to be on site at least 3 days per week every week.

What we offer you:

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.  Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.