Strategic Procurement Manager, Bulk Transportation Job Location: Radnor, PA, United States Employment Type: Regular Category: Logistics Posting Date: Mar 4, 2025 Strategic Procurement Manager, Bulk Transportation SITUATION IN ORGANIZATION This position reports to the Director, Logistics, NA. Reporting to this position will be an Analyst and Specialist. #LI-MS1 JOB DIMENSIONS • Key team member of centralized Corporate Logistics Purchasing organization that supports the Arkema Group. • Manager assigned to Bulk Truck, Rail, Barge & Equipment within North America. • Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, HES, and other groups across the enterprise to qualify suppliers and establish budgetary guidelines for BUs. • Facilitate the strategic sourcing process for the appointed transportation spend categories to include market and industry analysis, supplier research and review, category and supplier segmentation, sourcing events, analysis, negotiations, contracting and implementation • Directly supports key BUs with transportation optimization and operational support as needed KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Sourcing (40%) • Negotiate contracts and amendments with approved suppliers that are in alignment with Arkema legal and risk management standards • Learn to work with 3rd party tools to add value to RFQ/RFP programs. • Monitor industry and regulatory developments to assure utilization of optimum supplier selections and mitigate negative impacts. • Analyze market trends and develop strategic sourcing activities that support the logistics plans for each business unit and plant and achieve savings targets. • Work with Director, Logistics to manage supplier relationships, hold regular supplier review meetings, administer vendor metrics, and direct operational efficiencies where needed. • With the support of the Director, Logistics, lead cross-functional teams to obtain consensus for the strategy and successful operational implementation plans. • Learn to establish and execute purchasing programs that balance safety and HES compliance with cost and service levels • Create analytical models and SAP reports to document and validate supplier savings achieved from RFQs and special cost reduction projects. • Qualify new transportation carriers as business needs dictate, ensuring compliance with the carrier qualification policies Logistics Safety (20%) • Help drive actions necessary to achieve in-transit Safety goals with suppliers. • With the support of the Director Logistics, develop processes and procedures for the Logistics Non-Conformance program, a corporate database that tracks all supplier delivery incidents and customer complaints. • Create trend reports that drive performance improvements for all modes of transportation. Logistics Processes and Continuous Improvement (20%) • Establish regular check-ins with internal business unit Supply Chain partners to assess progress of safety and savings initiatives. • Develop, align and drive strategic projects to improve procurement processes, tools, and efficiencies Analytics (20%) • Drive analysis of financial and operational performance data (e.g. modeling, predictive analytics) to identify key insights and opportunities to improve the end-to-end transportation network (e.g. carrier strategy, mode allocation, port mixture, transportation flows, etc.) • Work with TMS/P44/PowerBI systems CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT • Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements • Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, SafeStart, etc.) • Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents REQUIRED EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS /WORK EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Business is required; MBA degree preferred • Minimum 7 years related experience • Transportation procurement experience preferred • In depth knowledge of business analytics • Significant track record of savings achieved through innovative procurement programs and tactics • TMS experience is preferred • Experience in sourcing methodology • Supervisory experience preferred DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCIES (DESCRIBE BEHAVIORS NECESSARY FOR ROLE) • Effective communication skills • Strong negotiation and contract skills • Strong supplier management skills • Ability to influence and lead others through change #LI-MS1 Who we are?Arkema is a world leader inInnovative Materials for a Sustainable Worldwith the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player. We thrive asOne Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 21,100 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.5 billion, of which 2.9% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers. If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you throughwww.arkema.com (https://www.arkema.com/global/en/) to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation. Changing the world requires the right formula.The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together.What are you made of? The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire. Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring. 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