AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.
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Why work at AdvanSix?
• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being
• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences
Position Summary: The Procurement Manager for Corporate Services and Sustainability leads a team of procurement professionals, develops and executes sourcing strategy, evaluates product offerings, recommends suppliers, and negotiates contracts for corporate functions (IT, HR, Legal, Finance). In addition, this position manages the procurement sustainability goals and serves as the Together for Sustainability (TfS) Coordinator for the company.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee a team that will lead the procurement for all corporate functions (IT, HR, Legal, Finance)
- Develop and implement sourcing strategy to keep contracts and offerings competitive for the corporate functions
- Lead sustainable procurement for the company including partnering with Director of Sustainability and representing AdvanSix in external organizations such as Together for Sustainability (TfS)
- Oversee tactical purchasing for all corporate functions, including the issuance of purchase orders and/or payment of invoices
- Negotiate with suppliers to draw up procurement contracts; includes the negotiation, administration, extending, termination, and renegotiation of contracts
- Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations
- Lead continuous improvement opportunities to improve upon total cost and address issues with supplier performance
- Create and manage metrics necessary to ensure customer satisfaction and the company’s competitiveness
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
- 8+ years of experience in purchasing and/or supply chain management
Additional Qualifications:
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills at different levels across the organization; excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to champion a cause and collaborate cross functionally to identify and implement process improvement opportunities
- Travel may be required
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AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.
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