Director, Procurement - Indirect; Plants & Capital

Director, Procurement - Indirect (Plants & Capital)

At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.

We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?

In your future role as a Director, Procurement - Indirect (Plants & Capital), you will

The Director, Procurement - Indirect (Plants & Capital) is a senior strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the company’s indirect procurement activities covering 60+ global manufacturing plants, with an annual spend oversight of >$500MM. Based in Houston, the leader will oversee a global team of ~50 procurement professionals. The role is responsible to deliver enterprise-wide value creation through category strategy development, sourcing leadership, supplier relationship management, cost optimization, operational excellence, and strong cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Engineering, Finance, R&D and regional plant leadership.

A key mandate of the role is to transform the Indirect Procurement organization into a high-performing, stakeholder-facing function. This includes organizational design, capability building, implementation of global buying channels, digital enablement and significantly elevating stakeholder experience. The scope includes categories such as MRO, facilities, equipment and transport, QHSE, Lab supplies and all capital project procurement activities. The role ensures alignment to business needs, enhances operational effectiveness, manages risk and maximizes Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) value across the global network.

• Strategy & Leadership:
  Develop and execute global strategies for all plant indirect categories and Cap Ex procurement, ensuring alignment with business, operational, and financial objectives. Build a multi-quarter transformation roadmap to evolve the team into a high-performing, digitally enabled organization. Establish governance, KPIs, and performance management frameworks for global indirect procurement.
• Organizational Transformation:
  Lead global organization design, capability mapping, talent development, and role clarity across ~50 team members. Implement procurement process harmonization and global operating model improvements. Champion cultural and behavioral change focused on performance, accountability, and stakeholder partnership.
• Buying Channels & Digital Enablement:
  Design and implement global buying channels (guided buying, catalogs, P2P workflows, automation). Drive adoption of digital procurement tools and analytics platforms. Partner with IT and Global Process Owners to simplify processes, improve usability, and enable data-driven decision-making.
• Sourcing & Negotiation:
  Lead global sourcing events (RFIs/RFPs), supplier selection, and major contract negotiations. Drive TCO improvements and annual value delivery across indirect and Cap Ex spend, supported by market intelligence, benchmarking, and risk assessments.
• Supplier Management:
  Manage global SRM frameworks, lead executive supplier reviews, and drive strategic partnerships. Ensure supply continuity, quality, compliance, and supplier-led innovation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Act as primary liaison with Operations, Engineering, Plant Leadership, Finance, Supply Chain, and Legal. Convert business needs into category strategies and sourcing plans while improving planning, budgeting, compliance, and project execution.
• Team Leadership & Development:
  Lead a global team across four regions, build talent pipelines, mentor high-potential staff, and enhance category capabilities. Promote a culture of collaboration, transparency, diversity, and continuous improvement.

• 12+ years of progressive procurement leadership experience in manufacturing, chemicals or heavy-industry environments.
• 5+ years in global indirect procurement leadership in relevant categories; experience with Cap Ex sourcing strongly preferred.
• Proven…