We are seeking a highly strategic, analytical, and results-driven
Sourcing Manager to lead the procurement and strategic sourcing of raw material chemicals. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a robust global supply chain, mitigating market volatility, and driving cost-optimization strategies while ensuring compliance with stringent safety and regulatory standards.
The ideal candidate possesses deep chemical industry expertise, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven track record of building resilient supplier partnerships. You will collaborate closely with Finance, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, Engineering, and Sales & Marketing to secure high-quality chemical raw materials while directly influencing the organization's bottom line.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Sourcing & Category Management- Develop, execute, and maintain global sourcing strategies for raw material chemicals to support our Home Improvement, Household Products, and Automotive product lines.
- Monitor and report on global chemical market trends, feedstocks, and geopolitical factors to mitigate pricing shifts and supply constraints.
- Market Intelligence & Financial Planning: Evaluate macroeconomic and chemical market trends to provide accurate cost forecasting, collaborating closely with Finance to establish and align annual financial plans and budgetary expectations.
- Value Creation & Cost Optimization: Utilize spend analysis, external market intelligence, and internal business needs to identify, pipeline, and execute cost-saving measures and value-driven initiatives.
Supplier Relationship & Contract Management- Identify, evaluate, and onboard world-class chemical manufacturers and distributors.
- Lead complex contract negotiations, establishing long-term agreements that optimize cost, supply security, risk mitigation, and quality.
- Segment the supply base and implement a robust Supplier Performance Program utilizing KPIs to track quality, on-time delivery (OTD), supplier performance, and risk mitigation commitments.
- Foster strategic supplier partnerships that drive innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
Risk Mitigation & Compliance- Build resilient dual- or multi-sourcing strategies to eliminate single-point-of-failure risks for critical chemical raw materials.
- Partner with Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance to ensure all suppliers comply with applicable global standards and regulations, including REACH, RoHS, FDA, EPA, OSHA, ISO, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Manage supply chain disruptions proactively by developing contingency plans and implementing timely corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, ethical sourcing standards, and applicable trade regulations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration- Coordinate with Supply Chain Planning to optimize inventory levels and lead times while preventing stockouts.
- Partner with Operations and Engineering to identify operational and infrastructure improvements that enable more efficient supply, storage, and consumption of raw material chemicals.
- Collaborate with Finance to review variance reports and ensure adherence to annual financial plans and budget targets.
- Educate Sales and Marketing teams on chemical commodity trends impacting cost of goods sold.
- Collaborate with Finance and Marketing to develop cost justification documentation supporting pricing initiatives.
- Support new product development initiatives by sourcing new raw materials and qualifying suppliers.
Qualifications & SkillsEducation & Experience- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience within the chemical, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or manufacturing industries.
- Demonstrated experience managing an annual raw material spend portfolio exceeding $40 million.
- Experience with global sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
- Experience working within ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, or similar enterprise platforms is preferred.
Technical & Professional Skills- Expertise in spend analytics, cost modeling, and data-driven category management.
- Deep understanding of chemical manufacturing processes, global logistics, and chemical regulatory frameworks.
- Strong financial acumen with experience in formula-based pricing structures, commodity indexes, and forecasting.
- Advanced negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
- Strong understanding of commercial contracts and business terms.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, or other data visualization and reporting tools.
Soft Skills- Exceptional analytical, financial forecasting, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels, including executive leadership.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure, and volatile market environments.
- Strong business acumen, sound judgment, and decision-making skills.
Core Competencies- Strategic Thinking
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Negotiation & Influencing
- Financial & Business Acumen
- Market Intelligence
- Risk Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Results Orientation
- Integrity & Accountability
Physical & Work Environment Requirements- Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while working at a computer.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, virtually, and by telephone.
- Ability to occasionally move or lift materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to work in office, manufacturing, warehouse, laboratory, and supplier environments while complying with all required safety procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to approximately 25-35% of the time based on business needs.
Additional Requirements- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel independently as required.
- Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment screenings, including a background check, consistent with applicable law.
- Must maintain the confidentiality of proprietary business, supplier, financial, and customer information.
