Procurement Manager - Chemicals

Irving Knight Group; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

401(k)

Job summary

Irving Knight Group in Woodlands Houston, Texas, is seeking a Sr Procurement Manager for specialty chemicals. The role oversees more than $50MM in annual spend and operates on site with a strong focus on tactical procurement and strategic sourcing across borders.

The ideal candidate brings extensive category management and procurement experience in specialty chemicals/additives, and will lead cost-reduction initiatives while aligning suppliers with safety and sustainability targets.

Qualifications

• Extensive category management/procurement experience within the specialty chemical/additive industry.

Responsibilities

• Monitor raw material markets, track price shifting factors, and flag major disruptions early.
• Optimize regional and global sourcing strategies while syncing project teams across borders.
• Coordinate vendor performance metrics to meet cost, safety, and sustainability targets.
• Build strategic supplier relationships while leading cost-reduction initiatives.

Education

Extensive category management/procurement experience in specialty chemicals/additives

Job description

Title: Sr Procurement Manager - Specialty Chemicals

Location: Woodlands Houston, Texas, United States (on site)

Package: $120,000-$145,000 salary, discretionary bonus, + pension scheme, 401k + more.

Company Overview

Irving Knight are partnered with a global multibillion dollar chemical manufacturer of specialty chemicals. The role will be responsible for more than $50MM in annual spend with a high level of complexity and business critical materials. The role typically comprises tactical procurement and purchasing/sourcing skills.

Key Responsibilities Include: .

• Monitor raw material markets, track price shifting factors, and flag major disruptions early.
• Optimize regional and global sourcing strategies while syncing project teams across borders.
• Coordinate vendor performance metrics to meet cost, safety, and sustainability targets.
• Build strategic supplier relationships while leading cost-reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience: Extensive category management/procurement experience within the specialty chemical chemical/additive industry.