A local Chemical Manufacturing organization is looking to bring on a Senior Category Manager - Oil & Chemicals. The candidate will be joining the Sourcing & Procurement team based out of Charleston, SC.
Key Responsibilities of Senior Category Manager:
- Sourcing of Crude Tall Oil (CTO)/Black Liquor Soap Skimmings (BLSS)
- Leading the development and execution of complex sourcing strategies and projects aligned with the goals and objectives of the organization
- Identify and capitalize on cost-saving opportunities
- Proactive communication of price and volume changes to relevant stakeholders
- In-depth knowledge of legal & commercial terms/conditions to effectively negotiate and draft legal language to mitigate risk
Qualifications of Senior Category Manager:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field (MBA or CPM/CPSM preferred)
- 7+ years procurement experience in Crude Tall Oil/Black Liquor Soap Skimmings and Pulp/Paper producers
- Knowledge of SAP enterprise software
- Strong analytic and problem-solving abilities
