Directs Category Buyer - Mitsubishi Chemical Group

**Directs Category Buyer (1668)** + Title:Directs Category Buyer + Group Company: Mitsubishi Chemical Methacrylates + Location:Remote Group Company: + Mitsubishi Chemical Methacrylates **The Company** Mitsubishi Chemical Methacrylates has a strong heritage of delivering excellence in the design, development and manufacture of some of the world's best known acrylic products. With a heritage from DuPont and ICI, Mitsubishi Chemical Methacrylates has been a leader in the application and development of acrylic technologies. The acquisition of Mitsubishi Chemical Methacrylates by Mitsubishi Rayon in 2009 further strengthened this position and established the combined companies as the global market leader in the manufacture and sales of acrylic monomers. Further integration of the Mitsubishi companies (Mitsubishi Rayon, Mitsubishi Plastics, and Mitsubishi Chemical) in 2017 created the new Mitsubishi Chemical Company (MCC) and firmly established the acrylic monomer business domain as the continued global leader in acrylic monomer, now backed by the strength of the 5 th largest chemical company in the world. Mitsubishi Chemical is the only producer that utilizes all three technical routes to acrylic monomer and the only producer utilizing C2 technology as a commercial option for MMA production. As a result, Mitsubishi Chemical is not only the largest but also the most technically advantaged acrylic monomer producer in the world. Mitsubishi Chemical Methacrylates operates as the Americas Division of Mitsubishi Chemicals' acrylic monomer business, one of ten business domains crossing a diverse portfolio of businesses within the company. As the global leader, we manufacture and supply acrylic monomers that serve a broad base of downstream applications ranging from architectural and automotive coatings, to adhesives, to various acrylic sheet applications and specialty moldings. Our products have many applications and are found in many popular name brands of paints, adhesives, bath and spa products, and beyond. Mitsubishi Chemical Methacrylates is also one of over twenty Mitsubishi Chemical businesses within the Americas region that span the ten global business domains within the region. As a result, careers within Mitsubishi Chemical Methacrylates/MCC are not just limited to the global acrylic monomer business domain but open to a wide range of the opportunities in the region and beyond that one would expect from a large global company. Mitsubishi Chemical is fully committed to providing solutions to the issues facing people, society, and the planet. All business strategies within the company converge on one point - to contribute to sustained worldwide development and realize what we call KAITEKI. This simple Japanese word encapsulates our Mitsubishi group philosophy to use science and innovation to create and nurture a society where quality of life improves for all in a sustainable way. It is at the very heart of why we are in business. We will continue to provide solutions for the issues of society consistent with the aims of the international communities. We will continue to promote initiatives aimed at improving sustainability such as the promotion of energy conservation, the promotion of renewable energy use, and expansion of product lines and technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As such, we have been selected as a member of the global Dow Jones Sustainability World Index as recognition of our beliefs, focus, and effort. **Our Culture** Our vision at Mitsubishi Chemical Methacrylates is to be " _The undisputed leader in methacrylates as seen in the eyes of our customers, shareholders, employees, and communities_ " This statement is simple yet powerful. We want to be seen as the leader in all that we do, as measured by four groups of discriminating stakeholders who share similar priorities but view our performance through different lenses. By aggressively pursuing the ever-rising expectations of each of these we can be satisfied that we are aligned with our corporate vision to realize KAITEKI. An example is the priority investment to build a new world scale C2 based state-of-the-art MMA plant. This project effort has recently begun that will not only enhance our ability to serve the market but will also advance our sustainability efforts through the reduced emissions, reduced energy consumption, and by using certain bio-based feedstocks. **Our Values** Finally, our values are equally important to us. We believe that by being open, honest, and supportive of each other and by working together to empower and bring out the best in each other, we will achieve our vision. We thrive together in a culture of performance, creativity, and innovation to constantly challenge the status quo and to take us to new heights. We are passionate about what we do, and we fully embrace KAITEKI. **ARE YOU READY TO WORK AT MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL?** + Do have bachelor's degree from four-year College or university? + Do you have 7-10 years of experience? **If so, nice to meet you!** Mitsubishi Methacrylates Division is seeking a, is seeking a **Directs Category Buyer** to join a team committed to excellence, continuous improvement and driving sustainable business results. The Category Buyer is responsible for Commodities spend for MMA & Derivatives division. The role entails strategically approaching the supply markets to ensure a fit-for-purpose purchasing portfolio for the regional organization, enabling the most reliable and cost-effective purchasing experience possible in North America (leveraging economies of scale, skill, and standardization). A Category Buyer is responsible to support the development and own the execution of regional category strategies in collaboration with the procurement leadership and functional stakeholders. A combination of procurement hard and soft skills is required, as well as industry and product understanding. **Come be a part of this dynamic team!!** **Who Are We...** Mitsubishi Chemical, the 5th largest chemical company in the world, is the world leader in the manufacture and supply of acrylic monomer, serving a broad base of downstream applications ranging from architectural and automotive coatings, to acrylic sheet applications, to specialty moldings that serve a variety of industries such as electronics and health care. Mitsubishi Chemical is the only producer that owns and operates all three technical routes to acrylic monomer to accommodate C2, C3, and C4 based feedstocks. Our talented people are the energy and driving force behind a dynamic business that supplies a range of growing sectors and geographic markets in EAME, The Americas and Asia. **What You Will Do...** + Define and own strategies for commodities procurement, in alignment with the local business team and regional category team strategies and targets + Ensure transparency of all contracts, reviewing terms and validity frequently, and managing the contract portfolio of responsibility + Responsible to deliver qualitative and quantitative results for the spend area of responsibility, in support of the achievement of regional category targets + Responsible for the effective sourcing and engagement of reliable vendors for the assigned area of spend + Responsible to analyze the spend profile on quality, cost, and delivery, and ensure high data integrity in all regional MCG procurement systems + Consult and collaborate with cross-functional teams as part of the category activities to leverage spend across business units + Responsible for the collaboration with the wider global procurement organization, especially the effectiveness of interfaces with the procurement operations teams (Regional Hub) + Responsible for compliant purchasing within North America in the dedicated spend area + Support MCG's critical activities in the areas of ESG, KAITEKI, and HSE + Support efforts within MCG procurement organization to optimize and digitize transactional activities **What You Will Have...** + Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., supply chain management, engineering, STEM, etc.) + Master's degree or MBA is a preferred + 7-10 years' experience in raw materials procurement in an international environment, preferably in chemicals, automotive or electronics industry + Performing contract negotiations (incl. negotiation of terms and conditions), running large-scale competitive sourcing events, working closely with other business functions, coordination of supplier implementations and managing key supplier relationships to drive continuous improvement + Strategic chemicals sourcing, including category strategy development + Experience in procurement for the Chemical Commodities is preferred + Proficient in MS Office, spend analytics tools, e-sourcing platforms, project management and effective presentations + Business fluent in English + Good decision making, prone to strategic thinking + Good analytical and problem-solving skills + Building effective relationships with stakeholders from varied backgrounds + Ownership-oriented approach in the professional environment Pay Transparency (complete highlighted sections) + **The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $160,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.** + **Competitive Benefits** + **Benefits begin on DAY 1!** + **Employee Assistance Programs** + **Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees** **Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.** EEO Statement Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation values diversity in the workplace, is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.