Hybrid Direct Materials Category Leader – Chemicals

Airswift; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 165 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work schedule

Résumé du poste

Airswift is partnering with a growing chemical manufacturing organization to identify a Direct Materials Category Manager to join its Supply Chain team in Houston, TX.

This role will develop and execute sourcing strategies for direct materials, specialty chemicals, and commodity raw materials, manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and drive cost, quality, and supply continuity across a diverse portfolio.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, procurement, or commercial roles in chemical/manufacturing environments.
• Experience sourcing direct materials, raw materials, specialty chemicals, or related products.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven contract negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Experience analyzing market dynamics and pricing trends to support sourcing decisions.
• Knowledge of chemical manufacturing or commodity-driven supply chains.
• Ability to develop category strategies and deliver cost savings initiatives.
• Proficiency with procurement and BI tools (SAP, Tableau, Power BI, Coupa).

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute sourcing and category management strategies for direct materials and related raw materials.
• Lead supplier negotiations, RFQs, contract development, and commercial agreement management.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to strengthen the supply base and mitigate risk.
• Perform market and spend analysis, and cost modelling to support sourcing decisions.
• Monitor market trends to identify opportunities and risks.
• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, and Quality to align procurement strategies.
• Drive supplier performance initiatives focused on cost, quality, service, and delivery.
• Maintain pricing, contracts, and procurement data within company systems.
• Leverage procurement technologies and analytics tools to improve visibility and sourcing effectiveness.

Connaissances

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Commercial negotiations

Supplier relationships

Analytical skills

Formation

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

Outils

SAP

Tableau

Power BI

Coupa

Description du poste

Airswift is partnering with a growing chemical manufacturing organization to identify a Direct Materials Category Manager to join its Supply Chain team in Houston, TX.

This role will develop and execute sourcing strategies for direct materials, specialty chemicals, and commodity raw materials, manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and drive cost, quality, and supply continuity across a diverse portfolio.