Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com. The Role As the Procurement Operations Manager, you will be a key leader for Indirect Procurement at Eastman Chemical Company. Your team consists of over 30 members in Hyderabad, India and Mexico City, Mexico, who are responsible for materials and services fulfillment. Your primary objective is to achieve operational excellence by managing resources, processes, and systems effectively in collaboration with our partners in Accounts Payable. This involves implementing continuous process improvements, driving efficiencies, while supporting business and stakeholder needs. With large teams, continual development of team members capabilities is paramount to our success. Responsibilities Lead and inspire operational procurement teams, fostering continuous development for exceptional results. Measure and track internal performance, KPI’s and metrics, leading through change and developing team members. Play a key role in recruiting to strengthen team capabilities. Drive cost savings goals for the region, achieving total cost of ownership reductions through effective change management. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand & prioritize their needs and align procurement operations strategies for organizational success. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency. Build and manage supplier relationships, performance, based on business needs. Globalize and standardize work practices while driving productivity improvements. Manage any escalation as needed to resolve the situation as quickly as possible. Ensure compliance with internal and external policies, regulations, and laws. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business or a related field, or equivalent qualification, with several years of proven leadership experience. Expertise in process improvement, planning, and change management, driving operational efficiency. Strong relationship building skills and adaptability to global cultures Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and SAP systems. Proficiency in English writing and speech; strong global communication skills Enabling Competencies: Self-Leadership: being authentic, open, flexible, and adaptable; able to build trust across cultures People Leadership: building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent, and influencing a diverse group of stakeholders people in a global context. Thought Leadership: understanding the business, making complex decisions, and creating the new and different; not afraid to challenge the status quo in making things better Results Leadership: taking initiative, managing execution, and focusing on performance. Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law. Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.