Global Materials Manager at Aurorium

Company Overview Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility to make the world a better place. Their specialty ingredients and high-performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value-added solutions.

Key industries served include healthcare, personal & home care, mobility, infrastructure, and paper & packaging. A Responsible Care company, Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities. The company’s global integrated supply chain offers the customer product consistency, easy access, supply security, and reasonable turnaround on delivery. Aurorium is committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control, and safety.

Description Aurorium is currently seeking a Global Materials Manager to be located at one of our manufacturing facilities in the US. The roles will help deliver the goals and objectives of the Global Strategic Sourcing organization. The role supports global sourcing project execution of all aspects of the procurement process relating to tolling, packaging, and direct materials. The ideal candidates will be self-starters focused on delivering results who can work independently, identify, and provide continuous improvement opportunities, and thrive in a team environment. This role requires deep knowledge of the chemical industry, including raw material sourcing for specialty and commodity chemicals, supplier engagement across global markets, and alignment with R&D and commercial teams to support innovation and compliance

Job Details

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana; Denham Springs, Louisiana; Zeeland, Michigan; Berkeley Heights, New Jersey; Greensboro, North Carolina; Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania; Midlothian, Texas; Pasadena, Texas

Role And Responsibilities

Commodities and Projects

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies that align with business objectives.
• Drive supplier innovation initiatives, ensuring access to new technologies and sustainable solutions.
• Partner with Finance to validate cost models, ensuring transparency in cost structures and savings tracking.
• Collaborate with regional/global peers to leverage spend across geographies and maximize value.
• Lead supplier / Toller risk assessments and performance ratings (Scorecards) and develop risk mitigation strategies based on these exercises.
• Ensure business continuity planning with dual-sourcing strategies where feasible.
  
  

Data Governance and Reporting

• Establish category dashboards and KPIs to support leadership decision-making.
• Develop standardized reporting tools to enhance visibility of spend, supplier performance, and compliance.
• Utilize market intelligence platforms and networks to benchmark pricing and supply trends.
• Support and update digitalization efforts by driving data integrity and process automation within SAP and procurement systems.
  
  

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with global trade regulations , customs requirements, and import/export controls.
• Lead supplier audits to validate compliance with ESG, sustainability, and ethical sourcing standards .
• Monitor adherence to corporate anti-bribery and anti-corruption policies in supplier interactions.
• Complies with Aurorium Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements.
  
  

Problem Solving and Innovation

• Champion cross-functional cost reduction and value engineering projects .
• Drive adoption of sustainable procurement practices , including carbon footprint reduction.
• Lead structured problem-solving workshops (e.g., A3, DMAIC) to eliminate systemic sourcing issues.
• Foster supplier-enabled innovation by organizing joint development sessions with key vendors.
  
  

Education and Qualifications:

• Supply Chain / Engineering or Business Bachelor’s Degree and CPSM/CPIM/APICS or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated global raw material category management experience with multi-million-dollar spend responsibility .
• Experience leading cross-border supplier negotiations and managing cultural differences.
• 5-10 years’ experience in Sourcing / Procurement capacity with track record of supplier consolidation, network optimization, and cost transformation initiatives .
  
  

Compliance:

• Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements
• Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly
• Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times
  
  

Problem Solving and Innovation:

• Active participation in continuous improvement activities
• Participates in problem-solving
• Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business
• Assists in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members
• Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in negotiating agreements/contracts with a solid understanding of legal and commercial terms and conditions
• Toller management experience is a plus
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and matrix organization
• Strong working knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office
• A change agent with knowledge of process improvement (e.g., Six Sigma, MRP, others)
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
• Ability to adjust to the fast-moving working environment, handling multiple competing goals and objectives.
• Embodies the core values of Aurorium:
• credible: keeps their word and honors their commitments, acts with integrity, and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actions
• outcome-oriented: adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything they do, to deliver results with real impact
• driven: passionate about delivering authentic, world-class experiences that engage customers and inspire greatness
• empowered accountability: empowered to achieve common goals and accountable for delivering performances and results that exceed standard.

If you have the energy, drive, and passion for joining the Aurorium team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Aurorium offers competitive total compensation packages, including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Aurorium is a global Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.

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