Head of Logistics Procurement, NA

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

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As Head of Logistics Procurement North America, you will report into the Sr. Director, NA Procurement with a dotted line to the Sr. Director, Pools Procurement and will be responsible for covering all Transportation & Logistics Procurement activities across all of the organization's different business units in North America (Industrial, Institutional, Consumer, Food & Beverage, Pools) as well as the newly acquired NCH business. This is a critical role in our Procurement team, with a large, complex scope of responsibilities within the category.

This role will create foundational value for all stakeholders to create a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Responsibilities will include all aspects of procurement within these areas and will work to achieve and exceed quality, cost, and service performance targets for North America operations.

This role will work with cross-functional teams in North America and globally to create, maintain, and/or change supply strategies to deliver an effective and sustainable Total Cost of Ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a sourcing strategy for transportation (road, air, rail, multi-modal) and logistics services (warehousing, distribution) in partnership with our global team to achieve cost savings and drive operational efficiencies.
• Negotiate transportation and warehousing contracts to ensure service level agreements and cost efficiency. 
• Collaborate with planning and operations teams to align logistics capabilities with business strategy. 
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships with LSPs to ensure consistent and reliable supply of high-quality products and services.
• Identify new supplier opportunities and negotiate favorable terms and conditions to drive cost savings.
• Establish and implement supplier performance metrics and KPIs to drive continuous improvement and ensure supplier compliance with ethical, legal, environmental and sustainability standards.
• Manage a team of logistics sourcing professionals, providing leadership, coaching, and development opportunities to ensure high performance.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize supply chain disruptions and ensure business continuity.
• Conduct market analysis and monitor industry trends to identify potential opportunities and risks in the global sourcing landscape.
• Manage vendor selection and qualification processes to ensure that all suppliers meet the company's quality standards, pricing expectations, and delivery requirements.
• Work closely with the finance team to develop and manage budgets and forecasts for sourcing activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Technical or Business related field. MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Sourcing/Procurement, especially in the areas of Transportation/Distribution and associated systems (TMS/WMS), and leading complex projects/teams.
• 5+ years of relevant leadership experience within a manufacturing environment of multiple, unique businesses.
• Experience with dedicated fleet services preferred.
• Experience in designing or restructuring distribution/logistics networks.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing direct reports.
• Demonstrated success in driving cost savings and improving operational efficiencies.
• Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and develop strategies based on data-driven insights.
• Strong understanding of ethical, legal, environmental and sustainability standards related to sourcing and supply chain management.
• Experience in: project purchasing, contract negotiation and execution, and risk management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification.  If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

 

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

 

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com

The expected compensation range for this position is between $121,500.00 and $202,500.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.