Your impact
As a Chemical Commodity Manager for our Operations, Maintenance and Facilities Services team, you will be responsible for managing all the required chemical agreements and corresponding supplier relationships which are vital to the operation of water and wastewater treatment facilities across North America.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Sourcing:
Develop and implement long-term sourcing strategies for chemicals, considering factors like cost, quality, and availability.
- Supplier Management:
Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with chemical suppliers to ensure reliable and cost-effective supply.
- Market Analysis:
Monitor and analyze the chemical market, including pricing trends, supply chain dynamics, and State and Federal regulatory changes.
Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions.
- Cost Reduction:
Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives, such as optimizing supply chain processes, leveraging supplier relationships, and the use of RFP and/or e-Auctions.
- Quality Control:
Ensure the quality of chemicals meets required standards through supplier audits, testing, and other quality control measures.
- Risk Management:
Identify and mitigate potential risks to the chemical supply chain, such as disruptions, price volatility, and State and Federal regulatory changes.
Work with cross-functional teams, including engineering, Project Managers, Regional Management, compliance team and quality assurance, to ensure seamless operations.
- Reporting and Analysis:
Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare reports for management on chemical costs, supply chain performance, and other relevant metrics.
