Site Sourcing Manager

Overview

Indorama Ventures
- Intermediate Chemicals is looking for a Site Sourcing Manager to join our Intermediate Chemicals team located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The role will lead tactical and strategic procurement activities across two chemical production facilities, oversee site-level sourcing operations, drive category management strategies, and serve as a key liaison between corporate procurement and plant operations. The ideal candidate will bring deep industry experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for continuous improvement.

• Manage Site-Level Procurement at multiple petrochemical manufacturing sites.
• Drive implementation of Category Strategies including execution of clearly defined sourcing events; selection of suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams; supplier negotiations; and ongoing supplier management.
• Develop negotiation plans, gain alignment from stakeholders, lead cross-functional negotiation teams, and implement appropriate supplier risk analysis.
• Expedite documentation and deliveries of orders to maintain on-time delivery requirements.
• Effectively use SAP and GEP Source to contract software to create and maintain supplier agreements, pricing, or commodity analytics in a timely manner.
• Engage and influence key stakeholders in Manufacturing, Engineering, Capital Projects, and related strategic suppliers.
• Perform other purchasing duties, as needed, to ensure overall business success.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred.
• 10+ years of procurement experience in the petrochemical or manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience managing service and contractor categories, including capital projects and maintenance services.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, vendor management, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in SAP S/4
  
  HANA, Power BI, and Microsoft Excel; experience with Source to Contract software (i.e. GEP) preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Category Management Process including developing and implementing sourcing strategies for Materials, Engineered Equipment, MRO, etc.
• Development of Master Agreements with strategic suppliers
• Strategic Supplier Relationship Management
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), and planning skills with a track record of proactive problem resolution within complex supply chains.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and stakeholders across the organization.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook, and Internet applications with ability to create and interpret key reports.

• Health insurance
• Well Hub / Total Pass
• Life insurance
• And other exclusive benefits

• Division: global leader in the chemical industry serving markets such as Crop Solutions, Home and Personal Care, Coatings, Energy & Resources, and Performance Products.
• Join us and make a difference.

• Full-time

• Mid-Senior level

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Chemical Manufacturing