Job Success Profile 

Sourcing Manager 

Location: Memphis, TN

Language: English

Travel: <10%

Seniority Level: Associate
  

Buckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company with headquarters in Memphis, TN, USA, committed to safeguarding the environment, maintaining safety in the workplace, and promoting sustainable development. Buckman delivers exceptional service and innovative solutions to our customers globally in the pulp and paper, leather, and water treatment sectors to help boost productivity, reduce risk, improve product quality, and provide a measurable return on investment.
  

Position Summary

The North America Indirect Spend Sourcing Manager contributes to the success of Buckman North America most by 

sourcing Buckman's controllable spend for assigned cost areas. This includes developing and managing 

processes, systems, procedures and relationships to achieve the best value on a total cost basis for the 

reliable supply of indirect goods and services. 

Job Description

• Work with various departments within North America that spend indirect dollars to develop a Sourcing Strategy for the goods and services purchased that will optimize Buckman's return for that spend
• Responsible for supplier relationship management for each assigned indirect spend category
• Reduce operating costs, risk, and complexity in indirect spend
• Negotiate the best possible deals for one time purchases, whether operating expense or capital spend
• Active in developing procedures, processes, systems, ERP solutions, etch, to achieve effective overall business process for the purpose of transacting for indirect spends
• Perform legal review of purchase orders, purchase agreements, and other contractual documents pertaining to a one time or ongoing purchase
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Minimum requirement to apply

Must have had successful experiences: 

• 4-10 years combined experience and/or training
• Experience in the chemical process manufacturing industry
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, financial reports, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and board of directors

Desirable experiences: 

• Degree and/or certification that compliments and supports Supply Chain Management/Procurement for the chemical process manufacturing industry
• Masters degree or equivalent experience preferred

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