Category Manager - Chemicals

ETHOSLINK; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ETHOSLINK is seeking a Strategic Sourcing professional to lead procurement for bulk chemicals and raw materials. You will drive sourcing strategies, negotiate agreements, and analyze markets to optimize cost and quality.

You will partner with internal teams on new product introductions and supplier transitions, ensuring robust supply continuity and favorable terms.

Qualifications

• Must have experience managing significant spend in bulk chemicals.
• 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or commodity management.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency with Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive sourcing strategies and negotiate commercial agreements for bulk chemicals and raw materials.
• Analyze commodity markets, pricing, and cost models to guide purchasing decisions.
• Partner with internal teams to support new product introductions and supplier transitions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Market analysis

Commodity management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

We are looking for a Strategic Sourcing professional to lead procurement for bulk raw materials and chemicals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive sourcing strategies and negotiate commercial agreements for bulk chemicals and raw materials.
• Analyze commodity markets, pricing, and cost models to guide purchasing decisions.
• Partner with internal teams to support new product introductions and supplier transitions.

Qualifications:

• Must have experience managing significant spend in bulk chemicals.
• 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or commodity management.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency with Excel and ERP systems.