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Country/Region All City All Functional Area All Career Level All Employment type All Clear Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert × Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Apply now » Apply now + Start apply with LinkedIn + Apply Now Start + Please wait... Date: Jul 18, 2025 Location: Charleston Company: Wacker Chemical Corporation Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future. To strengthen our team inCharleston, we are looking for you as a(n)Procurement Category Manager I. Who we are: You know us. You just didn’t know it. WACKER is a global chemical manufacturer that prides itself on “Creating Tomorrow’s Solutions”. WACKER materials are so versatile and adaptable, they have virtually unlimited applications just about anywhere imaginable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life. Whether it’s protecting buildings from the elements, a tube of toothpaste, a cell phone, airbags, or cosmetics, people from all over the world come into contact each day with our products and achievements. We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us. We are currently seeking a Procurement Category Manager to be part of our team in Charleston, TN. Position Responsibilities: This position is responsible to provide functional leadership for procurement practices and to facilitate continuous improvement; Manage the successful partnership between Wacker's internal customers and suppliers to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership; Lead and facilitate the coordination with other departments with the timely procurement and delivery of key materials and services; Coordinate timely preparation for Procurement Monthly Reports, KPI's, forecasts, audits, supplier complaints/claims/evaluations and other reporting as necessary; Manage relationship with providers for various construction services; Plan and conduct timely tenders in alignment with Category Manager II with a focus on synergies between Wacker sites; and Support assigned categories including Industrial Machinery, Piping Material, Gaskets and Machine Elements. + Conducts business tenders + Lead joint meetings with stakeholders, to review requirements, specifications, new or existing sources of supply, forecasts, recommendations for reduced procurement spend + Lead role in developing and implementing negotiation strategies that satisfy the objectives of Wacker Sites + Negotiates and drafts contracts and contract amendments + Research and understand the market conditions, supplier performance and economic forecasts. + Keep Business informed regarding economic conditions, market conditions, lead times and shifts in pricing patterns + Performs tactical tasks in SAP + Takes part in strategy preparation and cost reduction initiatives + Schedules periodic reviews, supplier visits, attends industry specific events Position Requirements: + A bachelors degree is required + 5+ years of experience in procurement is required + Must be willing to travel 10-20% + Excellent persuasive and presentation skills + Strong analytical, financial and research capabilities + Prior leadership role in contract management, RFQ bid process, writing SOW documents, contract law + Excellent written and verbal skills; ability to communicate with all levels of management internally and external to WACKER. + Good understanding of negotiation strategies, and risk management. + Excellent and proven negotiation skills; ability to read, understand, and write legally binding contracts + Ability to work within a global matrix organization Additional Requirements: + Previous experience procuring corporate and professional services preferred. + Previous experience in procuring contractor and site services such preferred. + Proficiency with SAP & Microsoft Office applications and the ability learn additional IT analytical programs What do we offer? WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development. + Compensation and Incentive plans + Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1 + Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays + Paid parental leave + Wellbeing fund + Flexible hybrid work arrangements + 401(k) with company match + Education Assistance Program + Career development and advancement opportunities + Support for Community Involvement We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com. Reference Code: 29396 The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card). Wacker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively promote the equality of opportunity for all who are qualified and bring the requisite experience, talent, skill and potential, without regard to age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.