Janeen Paradise Dhein
About Janeen Paradise Dhein
Janeen Paradise Dhein is the Director of Corporate Procurement at Chemtrade, with extensive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement across various industries.
Current Role at Chemtrade
Janeen Paradise Dhein currently holds the position of Director Corporate Procurement at Chemtrade. In her role, she is responsible for leading procurement initiatives and strategies across the organization. Her extensive experience in strategic sourcing and organizational transformation is integral to her contributions at Chemtrade.
Previous Experience at GEON Performance Solutions
In 2022, Janeen Paradise Dhein briefly served as Sourcing Director at GEON Performance Solutions. Although her tenure was short, this role was part of her extensive career in procurement and sourcing, adding to her diverse portfolio of industry experience.
Professional Background in Procurement and Sourcing
Janeen Paradise Dhein has a robust background in procurement and sourcing, having held various significant roles. At Livent, she served as Associate Director, Global Procurement from 2020 to 2021 and as Global Category Manager, Direct Materials from 2019 to 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She also contributed to allnex as Global Sourcing Manager - Crosslinkers from 2017 to 2019 and as Procurement Manager, Americas, from 2013 to 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. Her earlier roles at The Dow Chemical Company include positions such as Product Manager - Dow Consumer & Industrial Solutions, Market Portfolio Manager - Dow Pharma & Food Solutions, and Raw Materials Sourcing Manager - Dow Purchasing in Midland, Michigan.
Educational Background and Certifications
Janeen Paradise Dhein earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Penn State University. She holds a Six Sigma Black Belt certification, achieved during her tenure as the first Global Procurement Sourcing Manager at Dow Chemical. Additionally, she has an internal audit certification in IATF 16949, a standard for automotive quality management systems. These qualifications underpin her expertise and authority in procurement and sourcing.
Industry Expertise and Results-Driven Leadership
Janeen Paradise Dhein possesses extensive expertise in various markets, including Personal Care, Food Ingredients, Coatings, Adhesives and Sealants (CASE), Home Care, Polyolefins, and Lithium Derivatives. Her career is marked by a proven track record of transforming procurement organizations through strategic sourcing practices and contingency plans. She has successfully accepted newly created roles in multiple companies, often achieving results that exceed expectations. Janeen is also dedicated to coaching and mentoring, believing in the power of inclusive teams and mutual learning for achieving growth and creating value.