Job Description

Director of Strategic Purchasing

Location: Houston, TX (with multi-site responsibilities)

Company: Synsus Private Label Partners

WHO WE ARE

Synsus Private Label Partners is a leading U.S. chemical manufacturer specializing in R&D innovation, specialty chemical manufacturing, and private-label custom packaging for the agricultural and turf & ornamental markets. With three manufacturing facilities and over four decades of expertise, Synsus delivers high-quality fertilizers, nitrogen stabilizers, foliar micronutrients, adjuvants, surfactants, and more. Headquarters in Houston and established in 1976, Synsus is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality, sustainability, and long-term partnerships with employees, customers, and suppliers.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an experienced Director of Strategic Purchasing to join our team. In this key role, you will focus our strategic sourcing, supplier management, data analytics and contract management within the Supply Chain of the company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop strong relationships with all suppliers, with an emphasis on strategic partners for core raw materials. Regular in-person and virtual meetings with suppliers will be important.
• Develop secondary and tertiary suppliers for key raw materials.
• Deliver cost savings for direct material spend in chemical raw material categories.
• Provide leadership in Spend Analysis and overall Sourcing strategy in order to drive profitable growth.
• Ability to adjust supply strategy depending on sole sources, competitive sources and leveraged spend.
• Provide cost savings leadership in the development of Request for Quote (RFQ) packages, Request for Proposal (RFP) packages.
• Coordinates with the Quality Dept, Technical Dept, other Departments as needed to ensure accurate RFQ, RFP package.
• Ability to pull item specifications, item numbers, forecasts for demand and submit them in RFQ, RFP package.
• Develops, publishes and maintains Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for all areas of assigned purchased commodities and services, to include Cost Savings, Vendor Scorecards, Inventory, Stockouts.
• Supports supplier selection processes using facts and data e.g. performance trends, spend history, lead times, business requirements, KPIs.
• Contributes ideas and analysis to supervisor to develop Procurement strategy and cost saving initiatives.
• Performs supplier and market research from a variety of sources.
• Hire, Train and Manage the purchasing teams’ day-to-day deliverables and ensure expectations can be met accordingly
• Develop skill sets and abilities of each team member through mentoring, technical and business training, and challenging assignments that build confidence and allow the team to make significant contributions to the operation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5 years of purchasing experience
• B.S., B.A. Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain or applicable discipline CPIM, CSCP, CPM or equivalent Purchasing Supply Chain Certification preferred
• Flexibility and adaptability to a fast-paced, high mix chemical environment
• Fertilizer or crop protection industry procurement background that includes industry/RM familiarity for COGs estimates and quoted market prices
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Ability to quickly master ERP/MRP/inventory management systems
• Able to work with all levels of the organization
• Strong reading, writing skills required

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Dynamic Environment: Be part of a collaborative, fast-paced team where independence is encouraged.
• Leadership Role: Take ownership of a critical function within a company that values purchasing excellence.
• Career Growth: Enjoy opportunities for professional advancement within a forward-thinking organization.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a strong salary package and comprehensive benefits.

Ready to drive innovation and lead with impact?

Apply today and join Synsus in shaping the future of agricultural chemistry through groundbreaking product and process development.

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