Are you inspired by “what’s next”? So are we.
When you join the Albemarle team, you contribute to a better tomorrow. You will play a role in powering many of the world’s largest and most critical industries, from energy and communications to transportation and electronics. We are putting innovation to work to improve people’s lives and we want YOU to be a part of it.
Job Description
Collaborate and build trusted partnership with global procurement & category management organizations as an advisor and SME, to drive both process and technology improvements, projects in the Source-to-Contract process area. Identify project & improvement opportunities using metrics, improve efficiencies related to productivity and KPI-s using lean principles and general CI tools; actively participate in global strategy making for Sourcing and Contracting, lead all main endeavours as the workstream leader for Source-to-Contract and own complex global strategic supply chain initiatives as well as enterprise growth initiatives. Support growth via proactively seeking waste elimination, represent CI culture as a role model; interreact with VP and executive level stakeholders and influence them towards achieving vision. Assume the role of a functional expert (SME) for both process and technology but be prepared to act as a senior project manager for top-down initiatives (PM skills). Proactively govern strategy on Sourcing and Contracting; coordinate other SME-s within the team without direct leadership.
What You Will Do
- Represent the Source-to-Contract process area on cross-functional meetings as a key decision maker and strategy creator; work with the global procurement leadership team to identify strategic direction, take ownership over project opportunities, drive improvement as an SME (or coordinate other SME-s as a leader) and address legal/technology changes; exercise networking in order to explore wastes in existing processes: organize routine meetings/brainstorming events with global leaders to collect process gaps and improvement ideas (gemba walks); participate on lean projects as project team member in case the initiative is on growth enablement/governance
- Monitor process incidents and exceptions via exercising hypercare/project control and define corrective actions through invoking management of process change; prepare measurement & analysis for decisions on process/technology changes; build roadmap and program plan proposals; support technology changes as a functional expert during development and UAT; actively participate in knowledge retention for Sourcing and Contracting as the custodian for knowledge and arrange policies and procedur
- Collaborate and coordinate other SME-s within the team; exercise leadership without authority
What You Bring
- 7+ years of experience in Sourcing / Contracting; at least 3 years’ experience in Category Management or equivalent roles in Sourcing / Contracting
- 3+ years of process improvement / project management / process governance experience
- E2E expertise over Source-to-Contract and downstream Purchasing workstreams
- Proficiency over CI, complex improvement projects and technology deployments led in the past
- Ariba technology expertise!
- Seniority, leadership presence
- Ability to present ideas and information in a clear, concise, and organized manner
- Data driven, strategic thinking
- Knowledge on Six Sigma, Lean or any other process improvement area is a great advantage
- Confident, fluent English is a must – most stakeholders are in the US!
Benefits of Joining Albemarle
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Competitive compensation
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Comprehensive benefits package
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A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.
Choose to unlock your full POTENTIAL. Apply today.
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What We Do
Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is a global specialty chemicals company with leading positions in lithium, bromine, and refining catalysts. We power the potential of companies in many of the world’s largest and most critical industries, from energy and communications to transportation and electronics. Working with our customers, we develop and customize solutions using the finest technology and ingredients with the knowledge and know-how of our highly experienced and talented team of operators, scientists, and engineers.
Discovering and implementing new and better performance-based sustainable solutions motivates all of us. We think beyond business-as-usual to drive innovations that create lasting value.
Realize your POTENTIAL with Albemarle.
At Albemarle, we believe that our people make us successful. It’s that simple. We embrace the diversity of experience, talent, and thought. We work hard to create an inclusive work environment that empowers you to openly and honestly communicate, create and innovate. Your career will reach an international reach from the United States to Australia. Your decision to join our team will be rewarded with a positive, team-oriented workplace that inspires personal and professional growth. We will make every effort to support your career goals and create opportunities for you to realize your full potential. This is our culture. This is our commitment.
AS PART OF OUR GLOBAL TEAM, YOU’LL EXPERIENCE:
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Hands-on technical experience
• Job variety and career flexibility
• Collaboration with seasoned employees at every level
• A proven record of innovation
• Company-wide focus on economic and environmental sustainability
• Deep commitment to our communities, education and social development
• Concern and compassion for fellow employees
• Among the best safety records in the industry
The bottom line: no matter where you apply your talent and training, Albemarle
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