Sourcing Manager- Chemicals

Sourcing Manager

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.

Strategic 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, feed stocks, 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.

Education & 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,…