Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

A firm in Indianapolis is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join a fast‑growing specialty chemicals organization with a global supplier footprint. This is a high‑impact, hands‑on role focused on raw‑material sourcing, supplier strategy, cost analysis, and market intelligence
.

The right person will act as a center of excellence for select raw materials — bringing analytical horsepower, vendor curiosity, and the confidence to influence decisions across sourcing, logistics, technical, and leadership teams.

If you enjoy understanding why materials cost what they cost
, where supply risk lives, and how to build smarter sourcing strategies, this role will feel like a step up.

• Leading strategic sourcing efforts for raw materials used across multiple business units
• Researching, vetting, and onboarding new domestic and international suppliers
• Supporting supplier negotiations through cost modeling, benchmarking, and market analysis
• Tracking commodity trends, tariffs, and cost drivers that impact pricing and availability
• Preparing sourcing recommendations, cost breakdowns, and supplier comparisons for leadership
• Acting as a go‑to resource for specific materials, markets, or supplier categories
• Collaborating cross‑functionally with logistics, technical teams, product management, and executives
• Supporting forecasting initiatives and providing market intelligence tied to supply and pricing risk

• Experience in strategic sourcing or purchasing of raw materials, chemicals, or industrial goods
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate suppliers, analyze costs, and support sourcing decisions
• Strong analytical skills related to pricing, cost structures, and landed‑cost considerations
• Comfort picking up the phone to work directly with suppliers
• Ability to operate independently in a fast‑moving, entrepreneurial environment
• Willingness to work on‑site in the Indianapolis area

• Exposure to specialty chemicals, additives, polymers, or advanced materials
• International sourcing experience
• Familiarity with tariffs, Incoterms, or global supply‑chain dynamics
• ERP experience (any modern system; flexibility matters more than brand)

• This is a strategic role, not clerical purchasing
• You’ll influence sourcing direction, not just execute orders
• High visibility to senior leadership and cross‑functional teams
• Opportunity to help build and shape sourcing capability as the company grows
• Entrepreneurial culture where people pitch in and “that’s not my job” doesn’t fly
• Competitive base salary aligned with experience
• Target annual bonus opportunity
• Full‑time, on‑site role with long‑term growth potential

Associate

Full‑time

Purchasing and Research

Chemical Manufacturing