Americas Indirect Sourcing Lead (LATAM) | Hybrid

Huntsman; Town Center (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsman is seeking a Sourcing Category Lead - Americas Indirect in The Woodlands, TX, with a hybrid work setup (4 days in the office, 1 day from home). The role focuses on indirect procurement across LATAM and the Americas, driving category strategies, supplier management, and contract negotiations.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of experience, fluency in Spanish and English, and a track record negotiating U.S. and LATAM contracts. Travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of related industry experience.
• Fluency in Spanish and English (REQUIRED).
• Experience negotiating U.S. and LATAM contracts.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement Indirect Category Strategies in LATAM and the Americas using Huntsman's 7-step Strategic Sourcing Methodology.
• Collect and analyze business requirements, cost drivers, supplier capabilities, and market trends to develop category sourcing strategies.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships across the Americas to ensure alignment and continuous improvement.
• Negotiate supply agreements and contracts in compliance with internal procedures and required service, quality, and financial terms.
• Manage contracts, ensuring correct creation, approval, storage, and maintenance.
• Lead Supplier Relationship Management initiatives under the guidance of the Indirect Procurement Manager.
• Ensure compliance with Huntsman's policies, procedures, regulations, and approved supplier requirements.
• Participate in continuous personal development and training activities.
• Support integration and collaborative savings related to Huntsman merger & acquisition activities.

Skills

Spanish & English

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

Huntsman is seeking a Sourcing Category Lead - Americas Indirect in The Woodlands, TX, with a hybrid work setup (4 days in the office, 1 day from home). The role focuses on indirect procurement across LATAM and the Americas, driving category strategies, supplier management, and contract negotiations.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of experience, fluency in Spanish and English, and a track record negotiating U.S. and LATAM contracts. Travel up to 20% is expected.