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global category manager

Axens North America, Inc.- Willow Island

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Summary</b></h1><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
The Global Category Manager will proactively manage purchasing activities and provides support to supplier management system. This individual will execute procurement duties in support of Furnace Operations Group, Process &amp; Field Services Division, and priority equipment following procurement department procedures and processes to ensure compliance with corporate policies. </b><b>This position will work a total of 28 hours per week.</b></h1><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
JOB DUTIES/Responsibilities</b></h1><div><ul><li>
Develop, issue, and analyze Request for Quote/Purchases (RFQ/P) and recommend the best solution</li><li>
Prepare, issue, and evaluate RFP/RFQs in coordination with Engineering/Operations to develop scope of work and technical specification</li><li>
Analyze bids and formulate purchase recommendations for Management review</li><li>
Conduct competitive, best value, and single/sole source bids</li><li>
Define and negotiate Terms and Conditions with suppliers</li><li>
Attends Procurement related meetings and events</li><li>
Communicate effectively with Project Management, Procurement, Engineering, Legal, Risk Management, Operations, Suppliers, Distributors, Accounts Payable, and Vendor Maintenance, support to resolve internal and external issues and provide support</li><li>
Maintain a constant communication with third party suppliers</li><li>
Track and report KPI&rsquo;s to Management on a quarterly basis through organization&rsquo;s quality management system</li><li>
Feed supplier database based on previous cost, quality of service, reliability for goods and services</li><li>
Demonstrate strong negotiation and contracting skills that build strong supplier relationships and minimize total cost</li><li>
Identify and select suppliers that meet quality, delivery, and cost initiatives in accordance with the strategic sourcing plan through collaboration with Project, Sales and Operations teams</li><li>
Develops and maintains awareness of changing commodity related to business trends in the marketplace and the possible impacts to the company</li><li>
Develops, recommends, and implements improvements in processes and procedures for department to reduce cost while improving service levels.</li><li>
Assist Accounting in resolving purchase/billing discrepancies, and other departments as necessary</li><li>
Analyze spend/data/trends to identify and develop strategic sourcing initiatives which meet the needs of clients and provides solutions/recommendations to the global Category Leads based on research of institutional spend, end-user impact, feedback and market place analysis</li><li>
Collaborate with Global Category Leads to support strategic agreements and any change in vendor contracts to maximize benefit to organization</li><li>
Participate in meetings with internal and external customers to understand project requirements and timelines</li><li>
Manage new and/or existing supplier relationships with international, multi-tier or highly technical suppliers</li><li>
Support onboarding and supplier qualification per company policy and ISO standards</li><li>
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives that drive improvements in Quality, Delivery and Cost</li><li>
Deliver annual cost saving initiatives through execution of sourcing projects and collaboration with internal stakeholders</li><li>
Ensure compliance with global Procurement Policies</li><li>
Support governance process with review cycles to support Management Team</li><li>
Must possess a strategic mindset for balancing commercial objectives and assessing risks.</li><li>
Implementation and continuous improvements of standardization of activities</li><li>
Develop thorough knowledge of the Company&rsquo;s ERP tools</li><li>
Initial and help maintain Requisition Planning Tool to support project execution</li><li>
Support indirect purchasing activities to support business partners.</li><li>
Apply standards and processes consistently with minimal supervision</li><li>
Works as a Team in a fast paced and pressure environment</li><li>
Willing to travel and collaborate with global strategic suppliers.</li><li>
Identify and qualify new suppliers to diversify the supply chain and mitigate risk when deem necessary.</li><li>
Identify and leverage companywide spending opportunities</li><li>
Define purchasing strategies on its portfolio based on internal stakeholders&rsquo; needs and business orientations.<ul><li>
Set up Technical, Industrial &amp; Purchasing Strategy in order to optimize global portfolio performance and competitiveness</li><li>
Ensure market screening, benchmarking, best practices and innovation.</li><li>
Involve from the early proposal phase to Axens project execution.</li><li>
Establish risk management mapping and relevant mitigation plan</li></ul></li><li>
Managing Suppliers relationship<ul><li>
Manage supplier business relationship and promote suppliers' innovation with stakeholders</li><li>
Ensure supplier performance assessment</li><li>
Manage regular supplier performance and support Top management meeting</li></ul></li><li>
Performs other duties as necessary.</li></ul></div><p><b>
Education</b></p><div><ul><li>
BS in Engineering, BS in Business or related field or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience may be substituted for degree</li></ul></div><p><b>
Work Experience</b></p><div><ul><li>
5-8 Years of technical experience with 5 years in a related management level position</li><li>
Must have at least 4 years of material/equipment purchasing and expediting experience related to A/E industry, including past purchasing agent experience</li><li>
Advanced knowledge of procurement/vendor inspection techniques and requirements, accounting, financial management and business contract law preferred.</li><li>
Working knowledge of Windows based software programs.</li></ul></div><p><b>
Required SKILLS/ABILITIES:</b></p><div><ul><li>
Excellent communicative and interpersonal skills essential</li><li>
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills</li><li>
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Teams, Notes, etc.)</li><li>
SAP, Aconex,</li><li>
Ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment and prioritize own workload.</li><li>
Unquestionable ethics and desire to always, &ldquo;Do the Right Thing.&rdquo;</li><li>
Ability to be creative and innovative in finding solutions and negotiating strategies with insatiable desire to learn more and improve every day.</li><li>
Ability to work with and lead geographically dispersed cross-functional teams.</li></ul></div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
QHSE REQUIREMENTS</b></h1><div><b><i>
Quality</i></b></div><div><ul><li>
Take responsibility for the sustainability of Axens and ensuring quality performance</li><li>
Report any and all quality related issues or non-conformities to your manager</li><li>
Maintain awareness, proactively participate and support all Axens policies for quality management</li><li>
Assist in the continual improvement of an effective Integrated Management System complying with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015</li><li>
Assist in achieving Site, Department, Regional and Global Quality Management Program goals and objectives</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Health and Safety</i></b></div><div><ul><li>
Take responsibility for the health and safety of self and others</li><li>
Report any and all health and safety incidents to your manager</li><li>
Maintain awareness, proactively participate and support all Axens policies and objectives regarding health and safety</li><li>
Assist in the continual improvement of an effective Integrated Management System complying with the requirements of ISO 45001:2018</li><li>
Assist in achieving Site, Departmental, Regional and Global Health and Safety goals and objectives</li></ul></div><div><b><i>
Environmental</i></b></div><div><ul><li>
Take responsibility for the sustainability of Axens and protecting the environment</li><li>
Report any and all environmental concerns or incidents to your manager</li><li>
Maintain awareness, proactively participate and support all Axens policies regarding environmental protection</li><li>
Assist in the continual improvement of an effective Integrated Management System complying with the requirements of ISO 14001:2015</li><li>
Assist in achieving Site, Departmental, Regional and Global Environmental Management Program goals and objectives</li></ul></div></div>

Global Category Manager

Rice University

<div><p><b>Special Instructions to Applicants: </b>All interested applicants should attach a resume in PDF format in the Supporting Documents section of the application.
</p><p><b>Position Summary:
</b></p><p>The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will manage and lead the acquisition of complex indirect goods and services across critical university categories, which may include professional services, travel and construction. This role involves developing go-to-market strategies, leading RFXs, negotiating contracts and commercial terms, managing key supplier relationships, engaging with stakeholders, evaluating market conditions and executing the strategic sourcing plan. The specialist will serve as a critical partner in managing university resources, ensuring that sourcing activities directly support Rice's research and educational mission.
</p><p><b>Ideal Candidate Statement:
</b></p><p>The ideal candidate offers extensive, demonstrated success in strategic sourcing and category management within complex indirect categories such as professional services, travel and construction. This role requires an established track record of generating significant cost savings, negotiating best-in-class commercial terms and securing robust contractual terms and conditions. We seek a candidate who possesses strong problem-solving abilities, maintains a highly results-driven mindset and demonstrates an exceptional commitment to customer service and making a substantial impact on the University.
</p><p><b>Workplace Requirements:
</b></p><p>This position is offered as a hybrid role (minimum of two days in the office per week). Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.
</p><p><b>Proposed Hiring Range: </b>$73,000 - $102,000 annually
</p><p><b>Minimum Requirements:
</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from an accredited institution in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Accounting, or a related discipline.
<ul><li>In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis may be substituted.
</li></ul></li><li>Three or more (3+) years of related procurement experience in a sourcing, specialist or category management role.
</li></ul><p><b>Skills
</b></p><ul><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with individuals at all levels, both internally and externally.
</li><li>Strong interpersonal, negotiation, listening and presentation skills.
</li><li>Exceptional team player. Must be able to work collaboratively, take direction, adhere to required work schedules, meet commitments, focus on details and comply with work rules.
</li><li>Strong analytical, organizational, reasoning, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
</li><li>Customer-focused with a positive attitude and a sense of urgency.
</li><li>Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others and maintain confidentiality when appropriate.
</li><li>Ability to resolve conflicts amicably.
</li><li>Ability to work independently and within an organization to manage tasks and timelines.
</li><li>Ability to maintain a high level of performance.
</li><li>Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks, organize and prioritize work to meet strict deadlines and work with minimal direct supervision.
</li><li>Ability to organize, schedule, and prioritize workload to meet key milestones and objectives.
</li><li>Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint; Intermediate proficiency for Outlook and Word.
</li><li>Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools for spend analysis, market trend evaluation and performance reporting.
</li><li>Experience with or understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) concepts as applied to procurement, contracting, sourcing and risk assessment, contributing to Rice's digital transformation in the P2P space.
</li><li>Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
</li></ul><p><b>Preferences:
</b></p><ul><li>Five or more (5+) years of related procurement experience in a sourcing, specialist or category management role.
</li><li>Familiarity with higher education procurement practices and requirements.
</li><li>Experience with indirect category procurement, sourcing and contracting.
</li><li>Proven strategic sourcing experience within multiple high-spend indirect categories such as Professional Services, Travel, Construction, HR, MRO and Major Equipment.
</li><li>Direct experience implementing or utilizing AI/ML-driven procurement tools.
</li><li>Demonstrated proficiency with Oracle Fusion Cloud, eSourcing, project management, contract management and spend analytics tools.
</li></ul><p><b>Essential Functions:
</b></p><ul><li>Serves as a relationship manager to campus stakeholders and suppliers.
</li><li>Advises and assists department staff, faculty and leadership in the acquisition of goods and services.
</li><li>Leads and executes complex RFXs for goods, services and technologies, utilizing data and market intelligence to develop optimal negotiation strategies.
</li><li>Evaluates and challenges complex commercial proposals using advanced total cost of ownership (TCO) models to ensure maximum value and alignment with organizational goals.
</li><li>Independently leads and executes high-stakes supplier negotiations to secure significant cost savings, optimal service levels, best-in-class commercial deals and favorable contractual terms and conditions.
</li><li>Drives continuous improvement across the procurement lifecycle by analyzing performance data, streamlining processes and implementing best-in-class sourcing strategies.
</li><li>Actively manages open orders and stakeholder requirements to ensure timely delivery.
</li><li>Ensures commitments are met by monitoring progress and addressing issues proactively.
</li><li>Conducts market research to identify new potential suppliers and evaluate market trends.
</li><li>Performs all other duties as assigned to support the department's objectives.
</li></ul><p><b>Rice University HR | Benefits: </b>https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits
</p><p><b>Rice Mission and Values: </b>Mission and Values | Rice University
</p><p><i>Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Rice University&rsquo;s Disability Resource Center at 713-348-5841 or </i><i>adarice@rice.edu </i><i>for support.
</i></p><p><i>If you have any additional questions, please email us at </i><i>jobs@rice.edu </i><i>. Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.</i></p></div>
<br><div>Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Rice University is ranked among the nation&rsquo;s top 20 universities by U.S. News &amp; World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.</div>

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

WIVERSE (a DELACAN company)

<p>Key Skills: Knowledge of towers operations - general construction, vegetation management, lighting services &amp; materials, safety climb services &amp; materials.<br/>Ability to influence conversations and work through building relationships, thoughtful framing of issues, and building influence through excellent work.<br/>Assesses underperforming results and implements plans to address rectifying and monitoring.</p><p>Position Summary<br/>The Category Manager position is responsible for all spend analysis and strategic sourcing initiatives in their assigned category. This includes the development and implementation of sourcing strategies and initiatives to drive significant improvement in cost, quality and availability in a manner consistent with internal values, while working with internal stakeholder teams for full value solutions. Within this role, you will also be expected to manage the supplier relationship, providing relevant scorecard data and internal feedback in review sessions with the goal of continuous improvement and exceptional performance.</p><p>Essential Job Functions</p><ul><li>Manage the Tower Operations portfolio of ~$65M annual spend with key tower stakeholders (categories &ndash; general construction, vegetation management, lighting services &amp; materials, safety climb services &amp; materials).</li><li>Lead and contribute to the development and execution of strategies that align with business objectives and cost-efficiency goals supporting quality and productivity needs.</li><li>Coordinate with Tower Operations, Procurement, and other departments to align supply chain processes with project timelines.</li><li>Conduct RFX events in Coupa, prepare bid analysis, present sourcing recommendations to stakeholders and execute awards per team selections.</li><li>Manage all new and existing contracts in conjunction with legal, business leaders, and suppliers to deliver performance results.</li><li>Oversee and manage supplier initiatives for continuous improvement utilizing internal and external data, stakeholder feedback and Supply Chain best practices.</li><li>Proactively identify potential supply chain business continuity risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.</li><li>Lead change management when establishing new sourcing programs and driving on-going evaluations to ensure savings and supply, as well as supplier performance.</li></ul><p>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:</p><ul><li>High-level knowledge of vendor platforms such as Ciena, Arista, Juniper, Dell, etc</li><li>Working knowledge and proven success crafting and redlining contracts, master purchase agreements, and terms &amp; conditions.</li><li>Analytical background with the ability to drive business decisions through data-driven analysis.</li><li>Experience in establishing successful cross-functional relationships is critical.</li><li>Ability to influence conversations and work through building relationships, thoughtful framing of issues, and building influence through excellent work.</li><li>Assesses underperforming results and implements plans to address rectifying and monitoring.</li><li>Develop and monitor strategy implementation and contract compliance for key spend categories.</li><li>Provide creative solutions to business problems utilizing strategic and critical thinking.</li></ul><p>Education/Certifications</p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or a related field (preferred)</li></ul><p>Experience/Minimum Requirements</p><ul><li>Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Supply Chain Sourcing and/or Tower Design, Construction and/or Operations</li></ul><p>Other Skills/Abilities</p><ul><li>Proficiency in JDE and Coupa (or similar spend management platforms) preferred</li><li>Strong analytical and data-driven-making skills</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts</li><li>Good financial acumen</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain trusting relationships</li><li>Ability to meet project deadlines and manage resources accordingly</li><li>Strong organization and prioritization skills</li></ul><p>Working Conditions: This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office on Tuesday through Thursday. On Monday&rsquo;s &amp; Fridays, teammates on the hybrid schedule will have the option to work from the office or home.</p><p>Job Type: Contract</p><p>Pay: $43.63 - $50.00 per hour</p><p>Expected hours: 40 per week</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Supply Chain Category Manager

Pemex Procurement International

<p><b>POSITION SUMMARY</b></p><p>The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for providing the analysis and follow-up needed to support the strategic sourcing department in the development and implementation of sourcing strategies for PPI &acute;s clients, including negotiations, and implementation of sourcing instruments such as Master Supply, Service, Lease, and License Agreements. They are also responsible for supporting the Strategic Sourcing Manager in business development and integration activities with PPI &acute;s current and new clients and to drive results for such clients in alignment with the applicable sourcing strategies and instruments.</p><p><b>LOCATION</b></p><p>Houston, TX 77079</p><p><b>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned)</b></p><ul><li>Sourcing Strategy Development:</li><li>Reviews client&rsquo;s requests for sourcing instruments, schemes, and procurement solutions, and upon Manager&rsquo;s request.</li><li>Coordinates with business stakeholders, cross functional teams, end-users, buyers, sellers, and PPI&rsquo;s personnel, the obtention of supporting documents and information needed for the development of the required strategy.</li><li>Retrieves data from the Automated Information Systems (the &ldquo;Systems&rdquo;) and performs the spend analyses and demand forecasts required for the design of sourcing strategies.</li><li>Supports the manager in the design and development of the sourcing strategy which may encompass category, sourcing instrument, and procurement process development and implementation.</li><li>Supports manager in the definition and follow up of project plans and project schedules.</li><li>Prepares presentations and minutes of status review meetings</li><li>Negotiation and implementation of sourcing instruments:</li><li>Prepares, obtains approval, and sends invitation letters and requests for information (&ldquo;RFI&rdquo;) related to negotiation projects assigned.</li><li>When instructed by the Manager, prepares sourcing instruments drafts, either using the latest approved contract template for the corresponding type of sourcing scheme, or by coordinating with the legal department for the development of a new instrument template.</li><li>Provides support and follow-up to assigned negotiation projects, including but not limited to responses of suppliers to the RFI, including all legal documentation.</li><li>Evaluates comments received from the suppliers regarding the sourcing instrument draft if requested, and prepares for the Manager&rsquo;s approval, if needed, a response and/or counterproposal to such comments.</li><li>Supports the Manager in negotiation sessions with suppliers by coordinating activities, taking notes, and building rapport with the supplier&rsquo;s team to contribute to achieve the desired objectives; When applicable, evaluates counterproposals presented by suppliers and other parties and makes suggestions to the Manager, as needed.</li><li>Prepares presentations, coordinates, and participates in kick-off meetings with new suppliers to provide general orientation on the development and operation of strategic sourcing strategies, and instruments.</li><li>Implements sourcing instruments in the Systems and coordinates any related interaction with other departments such as Supplier Alliances, Procurement, Supplier Management and Analysis, and IT, to ensure that client &acute;s transactions are aligned with the corresponding strategy and instrument.</li><li>Prepares commercial recommendations for the use of sourcing instruments by new and current clients.</li><li>Prepares and submits for Manager&rsquo;s approval, official communications to clients and suppliers regarding execution, implementation, or termination of sourcing instruments</li><li>Commercial Support:</li><li>Participates in meetings with potential or current clients, to understand their specific needs.</li><li>Prepares presentations, coordinates, and participates in meetings with new or current clients to provide general orientation on PPI's available services.</li><li>Supports manager in the coordination and follow up of special projects.</li><li>Elaborates minutes of meetings, data and status reports, and presentations, as required</li><li>Administrative Support to the department:<b>EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEQualificationsRequirementsTravel:Language:</b></li><li><b>Special requirements:</b></li><li>Prepares data and assists in internal and external audit processes, as requested.</li></ul><ul><li>Participates (including travel, when applicable) in the courses, seminars, conferences, etc. considered in the department&rsquo;s yearly program.</li><li>Reviews changes in applicable policies and norms to adapt sourcing strategies.</li><li>Participates in system functionality tests.</li><li>Performs other related duties and special projects, as required.</li><li>A four-year college degree in an engineering discipline (industrial engineering preferred) or business degree with an analytical orientation, A Master&rsquo;s degree preferred.</li><li>A minimum of three years of experience in sourcing, procurement, contract negotiation or related field.</li><li>Experience in price analysis is preferred.</li><li>Experience in the interpretation of legal documentation is preferred.</li><li>Honesty, trustworthiness, integrity, and dependability.</li><li>Customer focus.</li><li>Problem solving and innovation.</li><li>Certifications in Supply Chain Management, such as CPSM, and PSCM, or other related programs, are a plus.</li><li>5% - 20% of the time in the United States, Mexico, or as required.</li></ul><ul><li>Fluent in English and Spanish, excellent verbal and written skills in both languages with the ability to effectively write contract terms and conditions, prepare presentations and reports for management and present information to suppliers and internal/external customers.</li><li>Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, financial reports, legal documents, technical procedures, contracts, economic indicators and/or government regulations.</li><li>Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures.</li><li>Computer Skills &ndash; Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.).</li><li>Math Ability &ndash; Ability to apply mathematical operations to price changes, economic index calculations, comparative analysis, and basic estimations/ projections.</li><li>Ability to learn how to use ERPs and/or new software quickly.</li><li>Knowledge of trade regulations and internal policies applicable to the clients is a plus.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $78,694.27 - $94,771.59 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Huntsman Corp

<div><div>Job Description:</div><div></div><div>
Purchasing Manager &ndash; Raw Materials (The Woodlands, Texas)</div><div>
Huntsman is seeking a Purchasing Manager &ndash; Raw Materials supporting the Global Purchasing Division located in The Woodlands, Texas. This position will report to the PUR Sourcing &ndash; Director Purchasing.</div><div></div><div>
Job Scope</div><div>
The Purchasing Manager &ndash; Raw Materials will lead procurement activities across select chemical raw materials and energy categories. This high-impact role combines strategic and tactical sourcing with operational execution, supporting Huntsman&rsquo;s Americas manufacturing sites and global initiatives. The role offers the opportunity to shape sourcing strategies, optimize costs, and drive long-term value creation.</div><div></div><div>
In summary, as the Purchasing Manager &ndash; Raw Materials, you will:</div><ul><li>
Lead sourcing for high-spend chemical and/or energy commodities with a focus on cost reduction and value creation.</li><li>
Develop and execute multi-year strategic sourcing plans aligned with business goals, including Make vs. Buy decisions, product substitution, and standardization.</li><li>
Negotiate and manage complex supply agreements to maximize profitability and ensure supply continuity.</li><li>
Maintain deep market insight into U.S. and global chemical and energy markets.</li><li>
Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, R&amp;D, and Technology teams to drive total cost of ownership improvements.</li><li>
Manage supplier relationships and develop strategic alliances across the extended supply chain.</li><li>
Execute procurement activities including contract negotiation, supplier onboarding, and SAP data accuracy.</li><li>
Provide consistent pricing and trend data for budgeting and forecasting.</li><li>
Influence internal stakeholders to ensure procurement delivers measurable business value.</li><li>
Formulate and execute risk mitigation strategies for high-impact commodities.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Qualifications</div><div>
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.</div><div><i>
The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.</i></div><div></div><div>
Minimum Qualifications</div><div></div><div>
Education required<br>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in chemistry, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field.</div><div></div><div>
Experience required</div><ul><li>
5+ years of relevant experience in procurement, chemicals, oil &amp; gas, or related industries.</li><li>
Proven success in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of U.S. energy and chemicals markets.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to deliver results in strategic sourcing and cost optimization initiatives.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Skills and knowledge</div><ul><li>
Commercial Acumen &ndash; Strategic thinker with a strong business orientation.</li><li>
Negotiation &amp; Influence &ndash; Skilled in managing complex supplier and stakeholder relationships.</li><li>
Analytical &amp; Problem-Solving &ndash; Data-driven decision-maker with market intelligence expertise.</li><li>
Communication &amp; Collaboration &ndash; Excellent communicator and cross-functional team player.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Preferred Qualifications</div><ul><li>
Experience in commodity chemicals or energy trading and derivatives, including contract management.</li><li>
Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP), MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Power BI, or project management tools.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Working Environment</div><ul><li>
Location: The Woodlands, Texas</li><li>
Travel Requirement: Up to 15%</li></ul><div></div><div><div>
Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.</div></div><div><div><br>
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Please refer to <div>https://www.huntsman.com/privacy/online-privacy-notice</div> for Company&rsquo;s Data Privacy and Protection information.</div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
All unsolicited resumes presented by recruitment agencies are treated as pro bono information or service.</div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
Huntsman is aware of a scam involving fraudulent job offers. Huntsman does not make job offers until after a candidate has submitted a job application and has participated in a face-to-face interview. Please be advised that emails from Huntsman always end in &ldquo;<div>@huntsman.com</div>&rdquo; , and that any job offer that requires payment or requires you to deposit a check is likely a scam. If you have questions about any open positions at Huntsman, please visit our Careers website at <div>http://www.huntsman.com/corporate/a/Careers</div>.</div></div><div></div><div>
Additional Locations:</div></div><div></div>

Purchasing Manager - Raw Materials

Hines

<div>Overview:
<div>
When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company&rsquo;s esteemed annual list of the World&rsquo;s Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News &amp; World Report&rsquo;s Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.</div>
Responsibilities:
<div>
This position is responsible for handling a wide range of administrative and executive support-related tasks for the Global Head of Human Resources. It requires the ability to work independently with little to-no supervision. This role will be proactive in coordinating, facilitating and communicating Human Resources functional information across the global team. Flexibility and excellent organizational skills are needed to support the executive team of diverse people and programs.</div><div></div><div><br>
The position further requires interaction with staff members of all levels, which must be done with a high level of professionalism and discretion, in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining proactive, resourceful, and efficient. Incumbent will possess strong executive presence for both internal executives, external stakeholders or partners.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
HR Ambassador:</b></div><ul><li>
Support Global Head of Human Resources and Leadership team in the development and facilitation of global HR operations work including but not limited to global quarterly and annual meetings, materials coordination and dissemination post meetings.</li><li><div>
Attend Human Resources Leadership Team meetings; coordinate and send agenda; take minutes and distribute to the leadership team; maintain action item lists and follow-up material as needed.</div></li><li><div>
Maintains appropriate bounds of confidentiality around topics of Human Resources focus, content of work products, and access to employee-level data.</div></li><li><div>
Assist in events set-up and logistics for on and off-site activities including but not limited to special events, travel appearances, and remote meetings.</div></li><li><div>
Assists with presentations and special ad hoc projects for the global Human Resources department on an evolving basis.</div></li><li><div>
Serve as back up to other Human Resources Administrators as needed and display high level of collaboration with Administrators supporting other Leaders in the business.</div></li></ul><div><b>
Time and Meeting Management for Global Head of Human Resources:</b></div><ul><li><div>
Strategic schedule management based on up-to-date priorities, with limited oversight: schedule meetings, travel, and events to enable high productivity and value for time spent for Global Head of Human Resources.</div></li><li><div>
Prepare Global Head of Human Resources for meetings and events by clarifying purpose of each meeting, assemble background material, do relevant research and prepare talking points and briefings where needed.</div></li><li><div>
Exercise discretion and judgment with handling sensitive information and prioritizing urgent matters for the Global Head of Human Resources.</div></li><li><div>
Understand the organization&rsquo;s structure, key personalities and stakeholders, and dynamics to make informed scheduling decisions.</div></li><li><div>
Have a strong familiarity with the leader&rsquo;s expectations regarding responsiveness, including timely replies and proactive communication.</div></li><li>
Align with Global Head of Human Resources preferred working style, such as checking emails on weekends and being physically present in the office when required.</li></ul><div><b>
Travel Support:</b></div><ul><li>
Book travel for Global Head of Human Resources per Business Travel policy, including complicated travel agendas crossing multiple time zones and countries.</li><li>
High grasp of travel and logistics expertise - knowledge of airports, time zones, layover management to optimize travel bookings and itineraries for Global Head of Human Resources.</li><li>
On-call availability required to monitor and respond to texts, especially during tight connections, delays, or canceled flights, ensuring continuous support.</li></ul><div><b>
Human Resources Administrative Support:</b></div><ul><li>
Co-manage arrangements with other Administrators for special and routine meetings and lunches, including coordinating conference space and schedules with other departments.</li><li>
Prepare monthly expense reports for Global Head of Human Resources and other Human Resources Leadership Team members as identified and submit for processing in a timely manner.</li><li>
Process invoices for HR work and projects as needed in a timely manner.</li><li>
Circulate documents via DocuSign for Global Head of Human Resources and Human Resources Leadership Team signatures and approvals as needed.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
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Minimum Requirements include:</div><br>
<div></div><ul><li>
Preferred Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from an accredited institution.</li><li><div>
10 or more years of administrative experience, including 5 years supporting C-suite executives at the executive level.</div></li><li>
Proactive and solution-oriented approach to challenges.</li><li>
Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>
Exceptional attention to detail and time management skills.</li><li>
Ability to work independently while maintaining high levels of teamwork and collaboration.</li><li>
Proficiency with productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Suite.</li></ul>
Closing:
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At Hines, we strive for excellence as a leading global real estate investment manager, driven by our by our belief that real estate is fundamentally about people. Our diverse portfolio spans $93.2 billion&sup1; of assets across such property types as living, office, retail, mixed-use, logistics and life science projects &ndash; all designed to enhance value, connection and inspiration. Our strategic approach integrates local expertise with global knowledge, taking calculated risks aligned with our convictions to exceed expectations and tailor solutions to our clients' needs.</div><div></div><div><br>
While our projects are renowned for enhancing cities and pioneering sustainable practices, we recognize that the true driving force behind Hines' success is our 5,000 dedicated employees in 30 countries who draw on our 65-year history to build the world forward. This is why we prioritize investing in our people, offering comprehensive training, competitive compensation, robust benefits and generous vacation packages. By centering our focus on the growth and wellbeing of our team, we cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone, including our clients, can thrive.</div><div></div><div><br>
Hines is proud to be named to Fast Company&rsquo;s prestigious annual list of the World&rsquo;s Most Innovative Companies for 2024. &sup1;Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31, 2023.</div><div></div><div><i><br>
We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.</i></div><div></div><div><i><br>
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Executive Assistant - Human Resources

Service Corporation International

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Provides advanced activities that ensure the operational effectiveness and excellence of the corporate HR function.<p></p><p><b>
Analytical</b></p><ul><li><p>
Troubleshoot configuration and integration issues to identify and fix root causes</p></li><li><p>
Support system solution by maintaining organizations, setup data and security role assignments</p></li><li><p>
Advise on the proper use of solution functionality including previously enabled reports and other data analysis capabilities</p></li><li><p>
Design and implement new security configurations</p></li><li><p>
Support existing security configurations including providing routine security administration and troubleshooting security related issues</p></li><li><p>
Create custom reports to meet business needs where necessary</p></li><li><p>
Work with functional experts to produce formal configuration requirements documentation</p></li><li><p>
Configure HRIT solution to meet business needs, following standard software development lifecycle</p></li><li><p>
Analyze software releases to assess impact of new features</p></li><li><p>
Develop and execute unit and system integration test plans to ensure data accuracy, integrity and security</p></li><li><p>
Assist with the definition of system processes and standards</p></li><li><p>
Perform regular system audits to ensure data quality and compliance with internal policies and regulations</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
HRIT Liaison
</b></p><ul><li><p>Works with assigned client group(s), such as HR and Payroll systems teams, to support business requirements, data gathering and analysis</p></li><li><p>
Creates User Requirements Specification documents</p></li><li><p>
Creates Functional Specification documents and Change Requests</p></li><li><p>
Provides input into project scope documents and project plans</p></li><li><p>
Collaborates with HR Systems team on developing optimal solutions to business needs</p></li><li><p>
Provide day to day support by tracking and resolving tickets/ inquiries</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Project Administration</b></p><ul><li><p>
Works directly with team members to understand project concept, objectives and approach</p></li><li><p>
Assists in taking assigned project from original concept through final implementation</p></li><li><p>
Creates and supports the development and maintenance of project plans, tracks all phases of the project, providing timely reporting of uses, coordination actions and resolving conflicts</p></li><li><p>
Supports the assessment and resolution of any issues which occur, impacting the project deliverables. Ensures leadership team is aware of all active issues and their resolution plans</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Business Analysis and Reporting</b></p><ul><li><p>
Reviews, analyzes and creates detailed documentation of business processes and systems functionality, including workflow, program functions and steps required to execute systems transactions/processes</p></li><li><p>
Analyzes HR activities and trends; compares to industry standards and best practices. Presents findings/gaps and makes recommendations on solutions to address improvement opportunities and efficiency</p></li><li><p>
Evaluates information gathered from multiple sources, reconciles conflicts, decomposes high-level information into details, abstracts up from low-level information to a general understanding, and distinguishes user requests from the underlying true needs</p></li><li><p>
Maintain workday integrations within SCI ecosystems and third party vendors</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Q &amp; A Testing</b></p><ul><li><p>
Assists in defining, developing and executing test plans, in partnership with functional and technical project team members</p></li><li><p>
Ensures that all tests are conducted and documented according to required standards</p></li><li><p>
Ensures that all items follow the change management process</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Minimum Requirements
</b></p><p></p><p><b>Education
</b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Management Information Systems or related field</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Experience</b></p><ul><li><p>
Two (2) years of demonstrated HRIT technical experience supporting Workday HR, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Time &amp; Labor, Absence, Talent, Learning or Recruitment</p></li><li><p>
Workday HRIT experience with Workday Security, Report Writer, Calculated Fields, Data migrations and Workday integrations with Studio, BIRT, EIB and Core Connectors</p></li><li><p>
Familiar with Workday&rsquo;s business process framework</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</b></p><ul><li><p>
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the project lifecycle, including requirements gathering, use case development, and test plan development and execution</p></li><li><p>
Experience working with integrated ERP software such as Workday HCM</p></li><li><p>
Proficiency in Workday advanced report writer and calculated fields</p></li><li><p>
Demonstrated knowledge of HR System, Application, processes and practices within Workday</p></li><li><p>
Experience working with a global implementation team</p></li><li><p>
Ability to multi-task and change priorities as needed</p></li><li><p>
Communication, Presentation and Interpersonal skills</p></li><li><p>
Demonstrated Analytical, Problem-solving and Critical thinking skills</p></li><li><p>
Detail oriented with a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency and productivity</p></li></ul><p></p>
Postal Code: 77019<p></p>
Category (Portal Searching): Human Resources<p></p>
Job Location: US-TX - Houston</div>

HRIT Systems Analyst II

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