Job Title:

Summary:

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop, maintain, and execute global procurement strategies for ocean freight, air freight, freight forwarding, and customs brokerage services, covering an annual spend of approximately $25 million.
• Lead global and regional sourcing events, commercial negotiations, supplier selections, contract development, and contract renewals for the assigned logistics categories.  Monitor global transportation markets and translate into procurement strategies
• Establish category-specific procurement plans that align with Momentive’s business requirements, supply chain strategies, service expectations, sustainability objectives, and financial targets.
• Manage strategic relationships with ocean carriers, air freight providers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other logistics service providers to ensure reliable capacity, competitive costs, operational flexibility, and continuity of supply.
• Establish supplier performance expectations including scorecards, business reviews, corrective-action plans, and continuous-improvement initiatives focused on cost, service, capacity, quality, compliance, and responsiveness.
• Partner with regional commodity managers and logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, commercial, finance, legal, and Global Trade Compliance stakeholders to align global strategies with regional and local operating requirements.
• Serve as the primary procurement escalation point for commercial, contractual, capacity, service, and supplier-performance issues involving the assigned logistics modes. Support the business in resolving significant operational issues while maintaining appropriate procurement relationships.  Develop and maintain contingency strategies for critical trade lanes
• Ensure contracts and sourcing decisions support applicable legal, regulatory, safety, dangerous-goods, customs, trade-compliance, insurance, and Responsible Care requirements.
• Represent Procurement in digitalization initiatives such as Transportation Management System (TMS) implementation, data visibility, and process improvements that strengthen shipment execution, freight-cost management, and performance measurement .
• 20 - 30% Travel

Qualifications:

The following are required for the role

• BS/BA degree or equivalent.

• Minimum of five years of professional experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, or logistics, including experience with ocean freight, air freight, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, or comparable global transportation services.

• Demonstrated experience developing and executing sourcing strategies, leading competitive bid events, negotiating complex commercial agreements, and managing multi-year supplier contracts.

• Proven ability to analyze transportation rates, shipment data, supplier proposals, and market information to support sourcing and negotiation decisions.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize, validate, analyze, and summarize large datasets using common tools in the application

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams, with the ability to prepare sourcing recommendations, presentations, reports, and stakeholder communications.

• Comfort using Microsoft 365 Copilot or other company-approved AI tools to analyze information, develop initial drafts and improve productivity, while independently validating outputs and following company data-security requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex agreements in English.

• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, suppliers, and leaders at all organizational levels through clear verbal communication, professional business writing, data-driven recommendations, and executive-level presentations.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present data-driven recommendations to senior leaders and negotiate effectively with global suppliers.

The following are preferred for the role

• Experience procuring international transportation and logistics services in the chemical, specialty materials, manufacturing or other regulated industry.

• Working knowledge of dangerous-goods transportation, customs and trade compliance, carrier capacity management and international supply-chain risk.

• Experience managing global ocean carriers, air freight providers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, 3PLs or 4PLs.

• Relevant professional certification, such as CPSM, CSCP, CIPS, PMP, Lean or Six Sigma.

• Additional language skills and experience working in a global, cross-cultural environment.

What We Offer:

The actual salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. Local geographic pay differentials may not be reflected in the above pay range and will be discussed with you by a member of the HR team when applicable. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply! #BePartoftheSolution

Additionally, this role is eligible for incentive or sales variable compensation payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company's incentive plans, the Company's financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance. 

At Momentive, compensation is one part of your overall package. We offer a fantastic variety of total rewards and development programs to support your unique needs for overall well-being and personal career aspirations.  

• Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage. 

• Paid parental leave for the birth of a child; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.  

• Short term disability with 100%  base salary coverage. 

• Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets. 

• 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays. Additional time off with years of service. 

• 401k savings plan with 5% employer match plus additional contribution based on years of service. 

• Student debt pay-off program. 

• Professional development programs and courses. 

• Wellness programs and financial education. 

Refer to the Hiring Process tabon our Careers page for a detailed description of the physical job requirements and location details for candidates considering relocation. 

About Us:

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more. 

Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.  

To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.   

Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.