Supply Chain Manager

As a valued member of our team, you will be expected to adopt and embody the principles of a Process Business Management (PBM) culture, driving towards continuous improvement in all aspects of your work. Your daily activities will prioritize the safety of yourself, your fellow employees, contractors, and customers, recognizing that safety is a core expectation for all KES employees. Additionally, you will actively seek to eliminate waste and prevent pollution, adhering to safety guidelines and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary during visits to supplier facilities. In alignment with ISO 9001 standards, you will aim to meet or exceed quality metric targets within your area of responsibility. You will also take accountability for engaging in continuous improvement activities that enhance customer satisfaction and ensure the effectiveness of our business processes. You will have the unique opportunity to join a dynamic team within one of the largest privately held companies globally, with a workforce exceeding 120,000 individuals and a presence in over 60 countries. We are looking for individuals who are highly motivated, results-oriented, and capable of collaborating effectively with Koch customers. Discover more about the exciting career possibilities at Koch Industries and embark on a journey of professional growth with us. In your role, you will be responsible for maintaining open communication with internal teams, delivering procurement updates, and aligning procurement activities with project financial objectives. Collaborating with regional procurement managers worldwide, you will actively share knowledge to optimize processes, procedures, and performance metrics. Building and nurturing strategic relationships with key suppliers will be crucial to gaining a competitive advantage in the market, ensuring a reliable supply chain, and promoting operational cost-effectiveness. Your duties will involve developing and executing strategies and processes that align with organizational goals, engaging stakeholders to define requirements, and cultivating mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers to identify opportunities for ongoing transformation. Regular evaluation of supplier performance, contract compliance, dispute resolution, and procurement expenditure optimization will be part of your responsibilities. You will contribute to the success of KES projects by interpreting relevant laws, rules, and regulations effectively. As a qualified candidate, you should possess a minimum of ten years of experience in supplier relationship management, Supply Chain Management, an Engineering-related field, or Procurement. Proficiency in the English language is essential, along with strong problem-solving skills, conflict resolution abilities, and the capacity to analyze information critically. Your ability to identify new opportunities and leverage them for the company's benefit, as well as your willingness to travel when necessary (up to 50%), will set you apart in this role. At Koch companies, we embrace an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages challenging the status quo, innovating to create value, and recognizing individual contributions. Compensation ranges provided for roles are estimates based on market data and may vary depending on individual qualifications, skills, abilities, and location. For more details about our compensation philosophy, feel free to discuss with your recruiter. Koch Engineered Solutions (KES), as a subsidiary of Koch Industries, specializes in providing process and pollution control equipment, as well as digital technologies, to help industries reduce emissions, conserve energy, and optimize resource utilization. Our focus on pollution control, advanced filtration, and innovative solutions aims to support customers in refining, chemical processing, municipal services, pharmaceuticals, pulp and paper, food and dairy production, utilities, and automotive sectors. At Koch, we empower our employees to excel in their roles, driving positive change and creating value for themselves and the company. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to thrive. Join us at Koch and discover how our business philosophy enables employees to unleash their potential while making a meaningful impact on society. "Koch is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.",