Contribute. Grow. Lead...with OxyChem. Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? OxyChem is a growing, action-oriented, safety driven chemical manufacturing company continually striving to be the best in the business while staying focused on environmental protection. The secret to our success has and will continue to be our people.

Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) is a leading North American manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins, chlorine and caustic soda – key building blocks for a variety of indispensable products such as plastics, pharmaceuticals and water treatment chemicals. Other OxyChem products include caustic potash, chlorinated organics, sodium silicates, chlorinated isocyanurates and calcium chloride. OxyChem's market position is among the top three producers in the United States for the principal products it manufactures and markets. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada and Latin America.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.

We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Director, Purchasing Raw Materials with our corporate office located in Dallas, TX. 

Essential Job Duties:

Develop and implement supply strategies for raw materials to establish supply security and provide long-term value while also developing strategic partnershipsManage supplier relationships and drive supplier performance; track cost savings and spendManage the contracting process including RFP preparation, bid analysis, award recommendation, approval process, contract negotiation, and performance metrics for assigned materialsFunction as the subject matter expert and lead initiatives to drive process improvements and reduce costsMaintain knowledge of market trends affecting raw material procurementMentor and develop coworkers to drive company goals and initiativesEnsure compliance with Corporate Policies and ProceduresProvide month-end close reporting, forecasting, and pricing outlooks to stakeholdersProvide annual operating plan pricing for assigned materialsCoordinate material trials with internal and external stakeholdersSupport and contribute to supplier diversity program and sustainability initiatives

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree required (Preferred:  Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Finance)10+ years of purchasing, supply chain, strategic sourcing, and/or product management Proven experience negotiating and implementing multi-year contractsDemonstrated leadership skills in supplier/peer interactions with the ability to influence othersHigh proficiency in utilization of Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, Access, Power Point, SharePoint)Some travel required 

Additional Desired Qualifications:

Proven analytical skills (5-10 years performing analyses with the ability to investigate, develop and implement action plans)Experience in a supervisory or managerial roleChemical industry experience including working with cross functional teamsSAP and Ariba enterprise software experience preferred skillStrong written, verbal communication and presentations

Recruitment Fraud
 
It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.
 
Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:
 
•  Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
 
•  Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
 
•  Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.
 
We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.