Chain Chatha

Global Feedstocks & Raw Materials Manager @Venator Materials Plc

Stockton-On-Tees, GB

Senior executive within the procurement leadership team. Accountable for managing procurement spend of USD750m/pa for the TiO2 business globally. Led a team of global procurement specialist in feedstocks & raw materials across Venator.Served as a key interface with Venator’s Executive Leadership Team, including CEO and CFO, contributing to strategic decision-making across business, functional and site leadership.Owned and managed direct procurement budgets totaling USD750m/pa, including budget preparation and presentation to the Executive Leadership Team.Developed and executed detailed global procurement strategies for feedstocks and raw materials, negotiated complex commercial and contractual agreements with major multinationals such as Rio Tinto, RBM, Ineos, Iluka Resources, IREL, BASF, Lanxess, shell, P66, Total, Fangda etc.Delivered USD20–30m/pa cost savings / cost avoidance through strategic sourcing, supplier rationisation and contract renegotiations.Established supplier management frameworks, including KPI-driven performance tracking to align with strategic objectives.Initiated ESG procurement practices, including onboarding EcoVadis internally and externally with supply base to assess and manage supplier ESG performances.

Durham University

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

Engineer's Degree