Sr Manager Global Procurement Finance

Overview

Lead global procurement analytics, AI, tech roadmap, spend analysis, and savings reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• savings reporting
• spend analytics
• ai modeling
• predictive analytics
• tech roadmap
• software management

Tasks

-Procurement Performance & Savings Reporting – Own the process for reporting and validating Global Procurement’s saving pipeline, including communicating Cost Out and Cost Avoidance results. -Spend Analytics – Produce key Procurement analytics required for Board, Operating Committee, and Cost Excellence Meetings. Special emphasis is placed on processing, cleansing, and verifying data integrity. This includes enhancing the company’s data with third party external sources to identify how categories are performing versus the market and our internal goals. -Artificial Intelligence and Statistical Analysis Subject Matter Expert – Subject matter export on enhanced artificial intelligence through applying data mining techniques, performing statistical analysis, and utilizing prediction systems integrated with direct and indirect purchase. Drive cost savings identification opportunities through analyzing the data for trends and patterns, as well as interpreting the data with clear objectives in mind. -Procurement Analytics Technology and Capability Roadmap – Manage the Procurement Analytics Technology and Capability Roadmap to ensure our analytics and tools are at the forefront for driving savings and efficiencies for the organization. This includes assessing and recommending technology and analytics to enhance our data. Emphasis will be placed on predictive and prescriptive analytics to meet the growing analytic needs of the business. This role will be responsible for participating in the RFP process and determining Total Cost of Ownership and Return on Investment. -Procurement Analytic Technology, Software, and Databases – Manage all technologies, software, and databases used in Procurement Finance. This includes project managing technology implementations related to procurement analytics, as well as owning vendor relationships to ensure software KPI’s and other deliverables are achieved.

Requirements

• excel
• machine learning
• power bi
• python
• bachelors
• 7+ years

What You Bring

-Advanced Excel skills. -Experience with managing software and/or processes. -Bachelors Degree in Finance required. -Strong statistical analysis experience with large datasets. -7+ years of financial, supply chain, and/or procurement analyst experience. -Technical skills with Machine Learning, Power BI, Python, etc. -Masters Degree preferred. -Must demonstrate critical thinking.

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Benefits

-Adoption Assistance -Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -401K with Match -Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) -Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD) -Health Savings Account (HSA) -Paid Parental Leave -Discretionary Bonus -Profit Sharing -Paid Time Off (PTO) -Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance -Reactions – Recognition Program

About Stepan Company

-A global leader in specialty chemicals, specializing in surfactants, polymers, and other specialty products. -Serves industries like agriculture, automotive, construction, and personal care, providing high-quality chemical solutions. -Known for consistent financial growth and expansion through strategic acquisitions and innovation. -Creates sustainable, high-performance chemicals that improve products and processes for its clients. -Offers services in technical support and product development to its partners. -Recognized for pioneering cutting-edge solutions that contribute to industries' sustainability efforts.

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Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship; must already be authorized to work in the u.s.