Global Purchasing Manager, Indirect Sourcing

Business Unit: ESI HQ & Other
Division:
Finance - Business

Element Solutions Inc (NYSE:ESI) is a leading specialty chemicals company whose operating businesses formulate a broad range of solutions that enhance the performance of products people use every day. Developed in multi‑step technological processes, our innovative solutions enable our customer manufacturing processes in several key segments, including electronic circuitry, communication infrastructure, automotive systems, industrial surface finishing, and offshore energy.

Customers of our businesses use our innovation as a competitive advantage, relying on us to help them navigate in fast‑paced, high‑growth markets. For example, in‑care technology, from infotainment to driver assistance, is accelerating the pace of new product development and automotive markets, and with a deep market expertise in electronics, we sit at the intersection of the fast‑growing market, changing the competitive playing field for automotive manufacturers, with a long‑standing presence.

We strive to embody the five “Elements of our Culture” – our ‘5C’s’:
Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders, to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment.

The Global Purchasing Manager, Indirect Sourcing, supports Element Solutions (ESI) Global Sourcing activities for indirect categories. This role collaborates cross‑functionally and engages suppliers to execute sourcing strategies, drive cost savings initiatives, and improve supplier performance. The position is responsible for implementing global and regional sourcing plans, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with corporate procurement policies. Working under the direction of the Global Director, this role partners closely with Supply Chain, Finance, R&D, and other corporate functions to deliver measurable value and support business objectives.

• Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for Indirect categories, including MRO and professional services.
• Execute regional and global sourcing projects to achieve cost savings, process efficiencies, and value creation.
• Manage supplier relationships, including supplier selection, onboarding, and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support Capital Expenditure projects through competitive sourcing, pricing negotiations, and contract execution.
• Monitor and report compliance with preferred suppliers and sourcing policies; support corrective actions as needed.
• Assist in identifying supply risks and contribute to business continuity planning and mitigation strategies.
• Support the rollout and effective use of corporate purchasing tools and systems (e.g., p‑cards, procurement platforms).
• Track, validate, and report savings initiatives and sourcing project performance.
• Contribute to supplier performance management processes, including data collection for supplier scorecards and KPI tracking.
• Collaborate with regional sourcing teams to ensure alignment with corporate policies, including supplier code of conduct, purchasing policy and ESI Purchasing Terms & Conditions.
• Gather and analyze market intelligence to support sourcing decisions and provide updates on supply market conditions.
• Participate in cross‑functional initiatives and continuous improvement efforts within procurement.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
• 6–10 years of procurement or supply chain experience, within a global, matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated global sourcing experience at scale, including managing multi‑region supplier portfolios, executing cross‑border sourcing strategies, and negotiating complex agreements across geographies.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings through sourcing initiatives, supplier consolidation, and contract negotiations.
• Strong capability in spend analysis, market intelligence, and cost modeling to support…