Job Highlights
The Strategic Buyer will work to create a competitive advantage and limit exposure for LANXESS through the strategic sourcing of Technical Procurement. To contribute to the overall success of LANXESS, candidate must:
- Collaborate with business units and group functions to identify opportunities to develop and implement strategic initiatives that result in significant cost reduction.
- Analyze spend data across sites to identify sourcing opportunities which could benefit these internal customers.
- Liaise with global category procurement teams and site procurement team to identify sourcing synergies.
- Fully understand the business unit or group functions requirements in order to effectively negotiate appropriate contract terms, conditions and pricing.
- Work with internal customers to identify associated services which can be entered as a framework contract thereby enhancing automation.
- Negotiate terms and conditions which limit LANXESS' financial and legal risks and are enforceable under the applicable law of contract.
- Resolve problems dealing with interpretation of existing contracts which may have significant financial impact (i.e. meet/release conditions, tier discounts, price formula analysis).
- Ensure that operational procurement support of the business units or group functions is such that all required products and services are of an acceptable quality, in the correct quantity and are delivered in a timely manner.
Experience and Skills
- Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or Business Administration; or 5+ years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
- 3+ years of relevant work experience.
- Strong knowledge of procurement and tendering processes, with a solid understanding of management principles to organize information, resolve disputes, and interpret internal customer requirements.
- Proven ability to identify and select suppliers, negotiate terms and conditions, and manage purchase orders effectively.
- Experience supporting procurement activities, ensuring efficient acquisition of technical goods and services.
- Skilled in drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and ensure accuracy in bids and proposals.
- Proficient in conducting market research to identify trends and strengthen supplier relationships.
Location: El Dorado Central
Employee Type: Regular Who we are LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability. Be part of it! What we offer you
- Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
- Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
- Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
- Diversity:LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.
LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors. We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available! Join the LANXESS team!
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Lanxess Corporation
life insurance
Sep 15, 2025