Category Procurement Specialist

Trinseo is a different kind of global materials company – at the intersection of people, technology, and customers.

We are a world leader in the production of plastics and latex binders.

Our culture is built on passion and innovation.

A career at Trinseo presents a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment.

Helping customers solve their most complex material challenges is the reason we come to work each day.

We are seeking innovative thinkers – ready to tackle any challenge and passionate about delivering value.

As a global materials solutions provider focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers, we need people to feel respected and included so they can be more creative, innovative, and successful.

We strive to create workplaces that reflect all communities and customers we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

That's why we're fully committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to drive us forward every day.

The Category Procurement Specialist is responsible for the direct materials of Binders production in the U.S.

He/She will drive the negotiations, contracting, and strategy necessary to secure reliable supply of high quality raw materials at the best possible economics within the U.S. region.

The same individual will manage the relations with a set of vendors and developing vendors across a number of categories.

• Strong cross functional collaboration with Supply Chain, R&D and Quality regarding strategic sourcing activities of new and existing raw materials throughout the year.
• Conduct negotiations with raw material suppliers as well as internal stakeholders to reduce costs, mitigate inflation and improve cashflow on over 50 different raw materials with a spend around $5 million USD/year.
• Reduce risks associated with incoming raw materials using various tools to proactively mitigate and overcome supply challenges.
• Reduce risks associated with incoming raw materials using various tools to proactively mitigate and overcome supply challenges.
• Close interaction with Finance each month to ensure proper cost forecasting throughout the year.