Director, Digital Procurement Operations

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The Opportunity

Hexion is seeking a results-driven operations leader to build and run a next-generation Digital Procurement Operations function (GCC Factory). This leader will partner with the Head of AI Procurement Transformation to operationalize a new procurement model built on three pillars: Human Value Teamsfocused on strategy, innovation, and risk shaping AI Layerdriving decision intelligence and automation Digital / GCC Factorydelivering scalable, efficient, and largely autonomous execution Today, purchasing operations are heavily manual, fragmented, and reliant on outsourced support. The mandate is to industrialize and digitize execution, creating a high-performance, low-touch, exception-based operating engine. The goal: 70%+ touchless P2P Significant reduction in cost per transaction Faster cycle times and improved service levels Clean, reliable data as the foundation for AI This is not a traditional shared services role. The mission is to build a procurement operations engine that is digital-first, highly automated, and relentlessly focused on efficiency and reliability.

• Digital Operations & GCC Factory Leadership
• Process Industrialization & Automation
• Service Delivery Excellence
• Data & Process Integrity
• Vendor & Ecosystem Management
• Partnership with AI Transformation
• Team & Capability Building

12+ years of experience in procurement operations, shared services, or global business services Proven track record of building or transforming P2P / procurement operations at scale Experience leading GCC / shared services / outsourced delivery models Strong background in process standardization, automation, and operational excellence Demonstrated ability to reduce cost, improve cycle time, and increase automation levels Experience managing vendor ecosystems and outsourcing partners Strong operational leadership and execution focus

Experience implementing touchless or highly automated P2P environments Familiarity with procurement platforms (SAP, Ariba, Coupa, etc.) and automation tools (RPA, workflow) Lean / Six Sigma or similar process excellence background Experience in private equity-backed or high-performance environments Exposure to digital transformation initiatives in procurement or supply chain

Complete diagnostic of current P2P processes, cost, and outsourcing model - 90 days Define and begin executing GCC / Digital Factory roadmap - 120 days Reduce manual processing through automation and standardization - 9 months Achieve 70%+ touchless P2P - 12 months Deliver measurable reduction in cost per transaction and cycle time - 18 months

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience Annual performance bonus tied to transformation milestones and savings delivery Long-term incentive / equity participation Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) match Relocation assistance available

Other

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, pregnancy, race, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site and, be at least 18 years of age. Any offer of employment will be conditioned upon successful completion of a drug test and background investigation, as well as authorization for the Company to conduct additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. A prior criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment, and the Company will conduct an individualized assessment and reassessment, consistent with applicable law, prior to making any final employment decision.