Be an essential element to a brighter future. We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our <a href="https://www.albemarle.com/about/our-values">core values</a> are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet. Job DescriptionJob/Position Description:Work closely with the procurement managers and procurement analysts to develop and expand procurement strategies. The role will be focused on cultivating relationships, understanding business goals, and helping to execute category strategies in order to streamline the purchasing process and maximize value delivery to the business. This role is accountable for supplier performance to ensure cost competitiveness, high service level commitment, value creation, partnership, responsible sourcing, sustainability, and innovation. The procurement supervisor must be comfortable leading through influence and be a capable communicator with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.  Duties &amp; Responsibilities: <ul><li>Work with key business stakeholders to set procurement strategy for the fiscal year and beyond to manage key supplier relationships and/or projects to drive business value.</li><li>Achieve and report cost savings as well as track other category improvements related to sourcing activities including but not limited to companywide sustainability goals.  Leverage spend and negotiate to achieve the best TCO for the business.</li><li>Partner with procurement analysts to complete detailed spend analysis by subject matter to understand and manage complex areas of spend.</li><li>Work with key functions such as Legal, HR, and Finance and business unit stakeholders to ensure that sourcing activities comply with applicable company policies and guidelines.</li><li>Drive RFI/RFQ/RFP projects as part of the organization’s competitive bidding strategy including vendor evaluation, selection and implementation activities by using procurement technology platforms.</li><li>Cross functional coordination to manage supplier relationships to mitigate risk and to ensure consistency of value and quality to the business.</li><li>Work with Supply Chain Center of Excellence to drive and support adoption of procurement processes, procedures, and technology.</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of sourcing, category best practices, and applicable market data. </li><li>Support complex large project initiatives and request for proposals in collaboration with procurement managers to drive change and innovation for the business.</li></ul>Desired Qualifications:<ul><li>3-5 years + of procurement, analyst, or strategic sourcing showing increasing growth and responsibilities</li><li>Excellent data analysis skills</li><li>Strongly understand the S2P (Source to Pay) process</li><li>Strong decision-making abilities</li><li>Interpersonal skills and ability to partner with stakeholders and multiple functional groups on projects/programs</li><li>High learning and change agility</li><li>Strategic agility</li><li>Dealing with Ambiguity</li><li>Priority setting</li><li>Negotiation and conflict management skills</li><li>Effective oral and written communications</li><li>Extensive knowledge with Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI and other advanced analytical tools; experience preferred in procurement platforms (Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, Jaggaer, Oracle)</li><li>Familiarity with sourcing events and savings methodologies preferred</li><li>Experience in Procurement spend data management and sourcing/contracting tools a plus</li><li>Lean and Change Management experience</li><li>Experience with major ALB goods commodities preferred: Equipment and services, MRO, Facilities Management, Corporate Services, IT, Electrical &amp; Instrumentation, Pump, PVF (Pipes, Valves, Fittings), etc.</li><li>English Skill– working language. Proficient to conduct external and internal business.</li></ul>Benefits of Joining Albemarle<ul><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.</li></ul>We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.

Albemarle leads the world in transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity, and health. From our strength in Bromine and Lithium specialties, we partner with customers to pioneer new ways to move, power, connect and protect with people and planet in mind. As a values-driven company, we understand it is no longer enough to build things better, stronger and faster. We have to be cleaner, safer and smarter. Through the world&rsquo;s most diverse and reliable supply chain, we adapt, manage and utilize our world&rsquo;s most essential resources to create the greatest value out of every molecule. To help lead the way in progressing modern living, we have also to lead the way in safe and responsible operations. We are committed to building a more resilient world. We embrace the diversity of experience, talent, and thought. We work hard to create an inclusive work environment that empowers you to openly and honestly communicate, create and innovate. Our career opportunities span the globe from the United States to Australia. Your decision to join our team will be rewarded with a positive, team-oriented workplace that inspires personal and professional growth. We will make every effort to support your career goals and create opportunities for you to realize your full potential. This is our culture. This is our commitment.

Procurement Supervisor

Be an essential element to a brighter future.&nbsp;We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our <a href="https://www.albemarle.com/about/our-values">core values</a> are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet.&nbsp;Job DescriptionJob/Position Description:Work closely with the procurement managers and procurement analysts to develop and expand procurement strategies. The role will be focused on cultivating relationships, understanding business goals, and helping to execute category strategies in order to streamline the purchasing process and maximize value delivery to the business. This role is accountable for supplier performance to ensure cost competitiveness, high service level commitment, value creation, partnership, responsible sourcing, sustainability, and innovation. The procurement supervisor must be comfortable leading through influence and be a capable communicator with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. &nbsp;Duties &amp; Responsibilities: <ul><li>Work with key business stakeholders to set procurement strategy for the fiscal year and beyond to manage key supplier relationships and/or projects to drive business value.</li><li>Achieve and report cost savings as well as track other category improvements related to sourcing activities including but not limited to companywide sustainability goals.&nbsp; Leverage spend and negotiate to achieve the best TCO for the business.</li><li>Partner with procurement analysts to complete detailed spend analysis by subject matter to understand and manage complex areas of spend.</li><li>Work with key functions such as Legal, HR, and Finance and business unit stakeholders to ensure that sourcing activities comply with applicable company policies and guidelines.</li><li>Drive RFI/RFQ/RFP projects as part of the organization’s competitive bidding strategy including vendor evaluation, selection and implementation activities by using procurement technology platforms.</li><li>Cross functional coordination to manage supplier relationships to mitigate risk and to ensure consistency of value and quality to the business.</li><li>Work with Supply Chain Center of Excellence to drive and support adoption of procurement processes, procedures, and technology.</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of sourcing, category best practices, and applicable market data.&nbsp;</li><li>Support complex large project initiatives and request for proposals in collaboration with procurement managers to drive change and innovation for the business.</li></ul>Desired Qualifications:<ul><li>3-5 years + of procurement, analyst, or strategic sourcing showing increasing growth and responsibilities</li><li>Excellent data analysis skills</li><li>Strongly understand the S2P (Source to Pay) process</li><li>Strong decision-making abilities</li><li>Interpersonal skills and ability to partner with stakeholders and multiple functional groups on projects/programs</li><li>High learning and change agility</li><li>Strategic agility</li><li>Dealing with Ambiguity</li><li>Priority setting</li><li>Negotiation and conflict management skills</li><li>Effective oral and written communications</li><li>Extensive knowledge with Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI and other advanced analytical tools; experience preferred in procurement platforms (Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, Jaggaer, Oracle)</li><li>Familiarity with sourcing events and savings methodologies preferred</li><li>Experience in Procurement spend data management and sourcing/contracting tools a plus</li><li>Lean and Change Management experience</li><li>Experience with major ALB goods commodities preferred: Equipment and services, MRO, Facilities Management, Corporate Services, IT, Electrical &amp; Instrumentation, Pump, PVF (Pipes, Valves, Fittings), etc.</li><li>English Skill– working language. Proficient to conduct external and internal business.</li></ul>Benefits of Joining Albemarle<ul><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.</li></ul>We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.

Procurement Supervisor

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