Global Sourcing Manager

Savvy Solutions; Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point (NC, NC, NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Savvy Solutions is recruiting for a Manager, Global Sourcing – North America Chemicals. This leadership role focuses on developing the North American chemicals sourcing strategy, managing key supplier relationships, and leading high-impact negotiations.

You will drive cost savings and supply continuity across the region. The ideal candidate has extensive polyurethane/petrochemical experience, a proven leadership track record, and the ability to shape category strategy while working

Qualifications

• 5+ years in polyurethane and/or petrochemical industry
• 10+ years in procurement, sourcing, engineering, or supply-chain
• 10+ years in category and/or supplier relationship management
• 3+ years of people leadership of professional staff
• Strong contract and supplier negotiation experience
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and project management skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the North American Chemicals sourcing strategy
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and serve as primary interface with key suppliers
• Lead contract, pricing, and commercial negotiations
• Drive cost savings, total-cost optimization, supply continuity, and risk mitigation
• Monitor pricing, market conditions, technology changes, and supply-base trends
• Develop and maintain supplier scorecards and performance improvement initiatives
• Lead and develop a team of sourcing professionals
• Build total-cost models and identify opportunities for alternative sourcing
• Partner with Engineering, Product Development, Advanced Technology, Manufacturing, Finance, Logistics, and Marketing
• Support new product development, material innovation, and product improvement initiatives
• Establish strategies around inventory, lead times, capacity, quality, and supply-chain efficiency
• Represent the organization at industry conferences and events to gather market intelligence
• Work directly with senior-level supplier executives and internal leadership

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiations

Leadership

Category management

Supply chain

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Supply Chain

Job description

What You’ll Own

Savvy Solutions is recruiting for a globally recognized industry leader seeking an experienced Manager, Global Sourcing – North America Chemicals.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a strategic sourcing professional who understands the North American chemicals, polyurethane, or petrochemical marketplace and knows how to turn supplier relationships, market intelligence, and negotiations into measurable business results.

If you’re a sourcing leader who enjoys owning a category, leading negotiations, developing supplier strategy, managing teams, and influencing cross-functional business decisions, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

What You’ll Own

As the Manager, Global Sourcing – North America Chemicals, you will:

• Lead the development and execution of the North American Chemicals sourcing strategy
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and serve as the primary interface with key suppliers
• Lead contract, pricing, and commercial negotiations
• Drive cost savings, total-cost optimization, supply continuity, and risk mitigation
• Monitor commodity pricing, market conditions, technology changes, and supply-base trends
• Develop and maintain supplier scorecards and performance improvement initiatives
• Lead and develop a team of sourcing professionals
• Build total-cost models and identify opportunities for alternative sourcing
• Partner with Engineering, Product Development, Advanced Technology, Manufacturing, Finance, Logistics, and Marketing
• Support new product development, material innovation, and product improvement initiatives
• Help establish strategies around inventory, lead times, capacity, quality, and supply-chain efficiency
• Represent the organization at industry conferences and events to gather market intelligence
• Work directly with senior-level supplier executives and internal leadership

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This isn't simply a procurement position.

You'll have the opportunity to shape category strategy, influence supplier partnerships, lead a team, and directly impact cost, innovation, quality, and continuity of supply across North America.

The ideal candidate brings a combination of strategic sourcing expertise, strong commercial instincts, technical understanding of chemicals/polyurethanes, and proven leadership ability.

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• 5+ years of experience in the polyurethane and/or petrochemical industry
• 10+ years of procurement, sourcing, engineering, or supply-chain experience
• 10+ years of category and/or supplier relationship management experience
• 3+ years of experience managing professional-level employees
• Strong contract and supplier negotiation experience
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and project management skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field

Highly Valued Experience

We're especially interested in professionals with knowledge of:

• Polyurethane foam processing
• Isocyanates and Polyols
• Chemical raw-material supply chains
• North American polyurethane/petrochemical markets
• Commodity cost structures and market trends
• Strategic sourcing and category management
• Supplier performance management
• Cost modeling and value-generation initiatives