Sourcing Specialist - Chemicals​/Raw Materials

Location:

Alpharetta, GA, US

Category:
Corporate Jobs

We create coatings and products that protect the world for future generations – and that’s exactly what you can do joining us!

Imagine how fast a smartphone, e‑bike, train cabin, or wooden floor would become scratched, ugly, and unusable without a coating. Making surfaces more attractive and longer‑lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about.

We have a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions, serving customers in over 100 countries. We are looking for a motivated and commercially minded Sourcing Specialist at an early stage in their career who is eager to grow into a strategic sourcing role. This is an exciting opportunity to build strong foundations in procurement while working alongside experienced Sourcing Managers and gaining hands‑on exposure to supplier negotiations, market dynamics, and contract management.

In this role you will gradually take ownership of sourcing activities for key raw materials, contributing directly to business competitiveness. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams and the Business Unit, helping to generate valuable insights on market trends, pricing, and supply risks while developing your ability to make sound commercial decisions.

This position manages an annual spend of approximately USD 10–20 million and is designed as a clear development pathway toward a Sourcing Manager role.

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies through Request For Proposal (RFP) and supplier negotiations, optimizing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) while ensuring security of supply.
• Build cost models and support negotiation preparation to drive informed commercial decisions.
• Monitor contract performance, pricing formulas, and savings delivery, while supporting or leading quarterly supplier performance reviews.
• Collaborate with operations and logistics teams to implement sourcing decisions effectively.
• Deliver cost savings targets by applying sourcing strategies and TCO principles.
• Analyze market trends, feedstock dynamics, and supply‑demand balances, providing regular insights and risk assessments to the team.
• Participate in supplier interactions, performance tracking, and business reviews, gradually taking ownership of selected suppliers and negotiations.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams (supply chain, manufacturing, and finance) to support forecasting, price variance analysis, and risk mitigation, including leading change management processes (MOC) for raw materials and new suppliers.

• 2–4 years of relevant experience within direct procurement or supply chain.
• Experience with SAP and Ariba Sourcing is considered a strong plus.
• Understanding of chemical markets, key feed stocks, and value chains is desirable.
• Knowledge of chemical manufacturing cost drivers and pricing mechanisms is an advantage.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.
• Strong analytical skills (advanced Excel or equivalent).
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

We provide an international working experience with a tight‑knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people across functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.