About Momentive Technologies

Momentive Technologies delivers purity that inspires progress. Leveraging a nearly 75-year legacy of innovation, our ultra-high-purity products help enable high-quality processing and production for a wide range of applications in the semiconductor, photovoltaic, lighting, aerospace, water purification, pharmaceutical, consumer electronics and telecommunications industries.

As a world leader in fused quartz and ceramic solutions, we offer an unrivaled ability to supply custom material solutions at scale to the highest standards of quality. By engineering custom materials with uncommon purity and unwavering precision, Momentive Technologies gives our customers the freedom to think big and develop transformative products that benefit mankind on the grandest of scales. Together, Momentive Technologies and our customers are reshaping the world.

Director Global Procurement

This individual will lead the procurement function, processes, and personnel for the entire business. He/she is responsible for developing a strategic approach to managing Momentive Technologies' procurement activities for all direct and indirect materials, capital equipment purchases, corporate services, utilities, and MRO spend. The Sr. Global Procurement Director develops and communicates procurement strategic plans to meet key business objectives, sets goals for and provides direction to procurement team members, oversees the development of the procurement organization, manages relationships with suppliers, and communicates progress on procurement initiatives to the business units.

Responsibilities

• Manage Global procurement projects of large scope and drive commodity managers and procurement specialists towards strategy and cost savings opportunities aimed at achieving strategic business objectives. Establish commodity strategies for key raw materials and manage/track their implementation to desired results.

• Oversee annual global spend in excess of $140MM and negotiate supply contracts and long-term agreements for key commodities and raw materials with major suppliers, driving towards most favorite terms for Momentive.

• Actively coach team members and assist in developing talent in the procurement organization.

• Drive continuous improvement to procurement policies and procedures to align with the respective Business Unit strategies and share procurement best practices in value creation and supplier governance. Identify best-in-class solutions and processes and quantify efficiency and organizational effectiveness.

• Improve supplier performance and engagement through proactive communications, strategic collaboration, and relationship building to increase the opportunity to add value in the form of productivity and supplier performance.

• Establish and continuously develop comprehensive metrics (supplier scorecards) with strategic suppliers. Monitor and measure supplier performance against defined Service Levels (SLA), quality, on-time delivery (OTD), and cost improvement targets. Meet with departmental end-users and suppliers regularly to reinforce contract expectations and maintain good supplier relations.

• Demonstrate compliance of defined spend control measures through internal audits (Management Self-Assessments) and external audits. Provide data/information as requested. Drive continuous improvement and corrective actions to identified or potential process gaps.

• Conduct supplier visits to evaluate performance, develop suppliers, and maintain constructive business relationships.

• Ensure availability of materials supply from suppliers; establishes dual/alternate sourcing for key commodities where opportunity exists to ensure security of supply and mitigate supply disruption risks.

• Ensures day to day purchase order administration is conducted efficiently to support business' needs; oversees development of bids and proposals; and reconciles any invoice discrepancies.

• Acknowledged expert in Global procurement areas, widely seen as a procurement subject matter expert within the organization; decisions and recommendations are recognized as authoritative.

• Knowledgeable about current and future material commodities and market trends as well as continuously learns about the business requirements.

• Embrace company's core values and beliefs and employs them daily in interactions within and outside the organization. Ensures strict compliance with company's policies related to supplier code of conduct, conflict minerals, conflict labor and into terms.

• Demonstrate good judgment incorporating risk management to create both immediate and long-term value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or a technical field required, master's degree preferred.

• 15+ years of related procurement/supply chain experience managing diverse global teams and having direct responsibilities for a spend of at least $120MM annually.

• Experience in MRP/ERP systems required, SAP experience preferred.

• High proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Previous experience working as Procurement or Commodity Manager

• Experience in semiconductor, glass and/or ceramics industry preferred.

Key Relationships:

• Business Unit Vice Presidents and Production Directors

• Supply Chain/Planning Managers

• Product Managers

• Quality Departments

• Corporate Engineering Department

Travel Requirements:

• 10-15% including international travel

Our Director Global Procurement will earn a variable compensation including base salary and bonus. Base salary range takes into consideration experience, education, and training. Not to mention all the amazing benefits available for employee selection as well.

Joining the Momentive team includes:

• Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage

• Dental Coverage

• Vision Coverage

• 401(k) plan with Company Match

• Basic and Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance

• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Referral Program

Momentive Technologies is not just shaping materials; we're shaping the future. As a leader in the fused quartz, ceramics, and crucibles industry, we pride ourselves on innovation, precision, and excellence. When you join us, you'll be part of a dynamic team that's driving advancements in technology, research, and applications across various sectors.

Don't miss this chance to advance your career and make a meaningful impact on industries that impact the world.

Ready to embark on a journey of discovery? Apply now!

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