What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Manager position at TSRC Specialty Materials?
This position supports strategic sourcing and contract negotiations across all procurement categories in a manufacturing environment including raw materials, packaging, logistics, plant equipment, parts, and operational services. The Procurement Manager plays a key role in maintaining supplier relationships, managing procurement projects, and supporting cross-functional initiatives in coordination with Maintenance, EHS, and other operational teams.
This role is a key member of the Procurement & Logistics team for the TSM business and is responsible for tactical operations related to Butadiene, Styrene Monomer, and other key raw materials.
- Negotiate and manage contracts across a broad range of procurement categories, including raw materials, packaging supplies, and service providers such as warehousing, trucking, drayage, marine freight, packaging labor, and freight forwarding. Additionally, oversee the procurement of maintenance labor services, plant equipment, spare parts, and operational materials to ensure reliable and efficient plant operations.
- Support vendor selection, onboarding, and performance management.
- Communicate frequently with Global Monomers Procurement Team via Teams meetings to manage isoprene supply via tactical operations.
- Coordinate and manage isoprene tank sharing agreements and logistics.
- Develop and execute strategic purchasing plans aligned with business objectives.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards in procurement of plant-related goods and services.
- Prepare and tender RFPs (Requests for Proposal) and manage the full procurement lifecycle.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Maintain and strengthen supplier relationships through regular communication
- Conduct annual supplier evaluations and ensure compliance with quality, cost, and delivery
- standards.
- Lead and contribute to procurement projects aimed at cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and risk mitigation.
- Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for strategic sourcing and cost savings.
- Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of procurement activities.
Experience Qualifications
- 5–7 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain operations.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Familiarity with logistics, chemical purchasing, and packaging supply chains.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to travel up to 20% for supplier visits, audits, and industry events.
Education Qualifications
- 5–7 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain operations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field. An additional four years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.