Strategic Sourcing Manager

We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead chemical spend across North America, developing and executing sourcing strategies that deliver cost savings, supplier performance and supply chain resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies for Raw Materials and PFR categories.


• Lead RFPs, negotiations, should-cost analysis and market benchmarking to identify savings and improve commercial terms.


• Manage supplier performance, contracts and strategic renegotiations.


• Build strong relationships with key local and international suppliers through effective Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).


• Lead cross-functional sourcing projects, incorporating Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and global procurement strategies.


• Identify new suppliers, technologies and market opportunities to drive innovation and competitiveness.


• Monitor market trends, inflation, supply chain conditions and geopolitical risks to identify potential business impacts.


• Develop contingency plans, alternative sourcing strategies and supplier diversification to protect business continuity.


• Manage supplier KPIs, audits, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Ensure suppliers meet ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements, as well as ESG and regulatory standards.


• Maintain accurate pricing and commercial conditions within SAP and provide regular reporting on spend, savings and supplier performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Chemistry, Engineering, Finance or related field.


• Previous procurement/sourcing experience, ideally within chemicals, manufacturing or a related industry.


• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations and category management.


• Strong commercial, financial and supply chain understanding.


• Experience with SAP, Excel and PowerPoint.


• Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills.


• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and strategic projects.


• Knowledge of legal, regulatory, ISO and supplier compliance requirements.


• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.