Jobs in Geneva, IL

About the role

We are looking for our next Global Category Specialist Chemicals within the Direct Materials Procurement team. This role combines two key dimensions: the operational management of purchasing activities and supplier performance, and the development and implementation of procurement strategies that support business growth, cost savings, risk mitigation, working-capital improvement, new-product development and plant operating efficiency. This position is based in Midland, MI; Wilmington, DE; or Geneva, IL. Other locations may be considered in consultation with Human Resources. As part of the Direct Materials Procurement team, you will be responsible for developing, communicating and executing procurement strategies for a global chemicals portfolio. You will be accountable for the management and performance of the full portfolio, including category strategies, strategic objectives and optimization of the supplier base. You will manage relationships with key suppliers, address supply concerns and ensure that supplier performance supports Roquette’s business priorities. Beyond day-to-day procurement activities, this role requires a proactive and analytical mindset to challenge existing ways of working, identify new value levers and strengthen category competitiveness. You will bring structure and rigor to sourcing decisions, supplier relationship management, performance tracking and market-risk assessment.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree
• At least five years of procurement experience in chemicals or related categories.
• At least five years of negotiation experience, with a strong understanding of sourcing, contract management and total-cost-of-ownership approaches.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry, including an understanding of relevant regulations.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, procurement tools and sourcing platforms.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is essential in our international environment.
• This is an individual-contributor role.
• Success requires effective leadership of multifunctional teams in a matrix organization.
• The role is primarily office-based and is a full-time position.
• Travel is required to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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