Manager, Chemicals Procurement

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Procurement Leader in Illinois to drive strategic sourcing across chemical categories. Lead multi-year strategies, manage supplier relationships, and coordinate with R&D, Quality, and Production to align materials with formulation needs.

The role demands 5–7 years of procurement experience, strong leadership with executive stakeholders, and deep market knowledge to optimize total cost of supply in volatile markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business, supply chain, engineering, or related field.
• 5–7 years of procurement or category management experience required.
• Proven success in developing and executing strategic sourcing across spend categories required.
• Experience in chemical sourcing, logistics, and compliance with REACH/TSCA preferred.
• Prior exposure to senior leadership and executive-level stakeholder management preferred.
• Deep understanding of global chemical and commodity markets, price risk management and hedging strategies.
• Analytical and financial acumen to manage volatility and optimize total cost of supply.

Responsibilities

• Manage Procurement Strategies.
• Build and implement multi-year sourcing strategies delivering cost savings, risk mitigation, and long-term value.
• Establish strategic vision for the category across regions.
• Lead strategic sourcing and negotiation activities.
• Lead high-level, complex bids and contract negotiations across suppliers and regions.
• Manage supplier and partner relationships; establish performance cadences for accountability and improvement.
• Provide market and risk intelligence on market dynamics, pricing, and vulnerabilities.
• Provide strategic guidance for executive and operational decision-making.
• Ensure compliance and contract management excellence across lifecycle.

Skills

Procurement experience

Strategic sourcing

Executive stakeholder mgmt

Market analytics

Chemical sourcing

Regulatory compliance

Analytical finance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage Procurement Strategies
• Build and implement multi-year sourcing strategies that deliver cost savings, risk mitigation, and long-term value aligned with business objectives
• Establishes the strategic vision and guiding principles for the category across all regions
• Lead Strategic Sourcing and Negotiation Activities
• Lead high level, complex bids, and contract negotiations to secure best total value, quality, and performance across suppliers and regions
• Manage Supplier and Partner Relationships
• Establish performance review cadences with key suppliers to drive accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Provide Market and Risk Intelligence
• Lead market and risk intelligence for the category by delivering forward‑looking insights on market dynamics, commodity pricing, and supply chain vulnerabilities
• Provide strategic guidance that empowers executive and operational decision‑making
• Ensure Compliance and Contract Management Excellence
• Oversee contract lifecycle management to ensure adherence to legal, safety, sustainability, and ethical standards
• Manage sourcing strategies for process chemicals, ingredients, and commodities in volatile markets
• Oversee price risk management, including hedging exposure through OTC financial tools
• Partner with R&D, Quality, and Production to align materials with formulation and process needs
• Engage and Align with Key Stakeholders
• Collaborate across business units and functions to align category strategies with organizational priorities and operational needs
• Lead and Drive Performance
• Set clear expectations, monitor results, and hold the team accountable for delivering against goals
• Develop Talent and Capability
• Coach and support team members to build skills, enhance performance, and enable long‑term growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field (required)
• 5–7 years of procurement or category management experience (required)
• Proven success developing and executing strategic sourcing strategies across various spend categories (required)
• Experience in listed categories (preferred)
• Prior exposure to senior leadership and executive‑level stakeholder management (preferred)
• Deep understanding of global chemical and commodity markets, including price risk management and hedging strategies
• Experience in chemical sourcing, logistics, and compliance with REACH/TSCA and other regulatory frameworks.
• Proven analytical and financial acumen to manage volatility and optimize total cost of supply.