Head of Logistics Procurement, NA

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.  

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com. 

As Head of Logistics Procurement, North America, you will report into the Sr. Director, NA Procurement and will be responsible for covering all Transportation & Logistics Procurement activities across the organization's different business units in North America. This is a critical role in our Procurement team, with a large, complex scope of responsibilities within the category.

This role will create foundational value for all stakeholders to create a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Responsibilities will include all aspects of procurement within these areas and will work to achieve and exceed quality, cost, and service performance targets for North America operations.

This role will work with cross-functional teams in North America and globally to create, maintain, and/or change supply strategies to deliver an effective and sustainable Total Cost of Ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a sourcing strategy for transportation (road, air, sea, rail), logistics services (warehousing, distribution) and contract manufacturing in partnership with our global team to achieve cost savings and drive operational efficiencies.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships with LSPs to ensure consistent and reliable supply of high-quality products and services.
• Identify new supplier opportunities and negotiate favorable terms and conditions to drive cost savings.
• Establish and implement supplier performance metrics and KPIs to drive continuous improvement and ensure supplier compliance with ethical, legal, and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing and supply chain to ensure alignment and achievement of sourcing goals.
• Manage a team of sourcing professionals, providing leadership, coaching, and development opportunities to ensure high performance.
• Ensure sourcing strategies support working capital goals of the business.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize supply chain disruptions and ensure business continuity.
• Conduct market analysis and monitor industry trends to identify potential opportunities and risks in the global sourcing landscape.
• Manage vendor selection and qualification processes to ensure that all suppliers meet the company's quality standards, pricing expectations, and delivery requirements.
• Work closely with the finance team to develop and manage budgets and forecasts for sourcing activities.
• Develop and lead Transportation and RFP strategies for complex freight networks including bulk, LTL, FTL and parcel.
• Negotiate transportation and warehousing contracts to ensure service level agreements and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with planning and operations teams to align logistics capabilities with business strategy.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Technical or Business related field. MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Sourcing/Procurement, especially in the areas of Transportation/Distribution, and leading projects/teams
• 5+ years of relevant leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience creating category strategies/SWOT analysis type assessments of supply base
• Experience in designing or restructuring distribution/logistics networks is highly preferred
• Prior experience performing make/buy decisions that shaped supply chain strategy and produced demonstrated customer service improvements
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing direct reports.
• Demonstrated success in driving cost savings and improving operational efficiencies.
• Ability to evaluate complex data, identify trends, and develop strategies based on data-driven insights.
• Strong understanding of ethical, legal, and environmental standards related to sourcing and supply chain management.
• Experience in project purchasing, contract negotiation and execution, and risk management
• SAP experience preferred.

This position is remote with up to 20% travel.

#LI-remote

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification.  If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at [email protected]