Job Description

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

To strengthen our team in Ann Arbor ,

we are looking for you as a(n) Category Manager I .

Responsibilities : 

• The purchase of Direct Materials within the regional PL organization.
• Support assigned categories under the "General Raws and "Packaging" Segment.
• Provides functional support of other tandem categories including assisting other Strategic Procurement Managers on the developing and execution of category strategies by facilitating continuous improvement.
• Supporting role in developing, negotiating, and administering contracts for assigned categories such packaging and may require travel to Wacker sites to facilitate.
• Manage the successful partnership between Wacker's internal customers and external key suppliers to achieve the best total cost of ownership through the use of appropriate tools and systems (e.g., ARIBA tenders, eAuctions, etc.).
• Support and facilitate the coordination with other departments with the timely procurement and delivery of key materials and services, lead timely preparation for Procurement Monthly Reports, KPI's, forecasts, audits, supplier complaints/claims/evaluations and other reporting as necessary.

Requirements : 

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in related field. 

What do we offer?

WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions. 

WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

• Compensation and Incentive plans

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1

• Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Wellbeing fund

• Flexible hybrid work arrangements

• 401(k) with company match

• Education Assistance Program

• Career development and advancement opportunities

• Support for Community Involvement

We are looking forward to your online application at
Reference Code: 28138 

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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