Sourcing Manager

Hexion Careers; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexion in Columbus, OH is seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead North American Bulk Truck Logistics, overseeing up to $90MM in annual spend and shaping strategic sourcing plans. You will partner with major logistics suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive value and ensure supply security.

You will negotiate contracts, reduce costs, and coordinate with the global procurement team to implement innovative procurement practices across 15 NA sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business.
• 7+ years relevant procurement experience.
• Experience with liquid bulk and/or chemical shipping.
• Proficient in market analysis and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement plans and document data-based strategic logistics strategies.
• Strategically source Bulk Truck logistics for 15 sites in NA portfolio.
• Negotiate in a timely manner all aspects of supply contracts including pricing, payment terms, and volumes.
• Build strong relationships for assigned categories to drive value with suppliers and internal customers.
• Leverage with the global procurement team to share best practices and drive innovation.
• Drive deep engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate and assist in the development of price forecasts and budgets.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Relationship management

Supply chain knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business

Tools

Procurement software

AI awareness

Job description

Company Overview

Imagine Everything. Build the Future with Hexion.

At Hexion, we push boundaries, rethink possibilities, and create real impact. We activate science to deliver progress—developing breakthrough solutions that strengthen industries, protect communities, and drive a more sustainable future.

This is where bold thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators come together to shape what’s next. Whether you're engineering advanced materials, transforming manufacturing technologies, or leading strategic innovation, your ideas and actions leave a lasting mark. We cultivate an inclusive culture of growth, collaboration, and accountability, ensuring every contribution propels us forward.

We don’t follow the status quo—we challenge it, disrupt it, and improve it.Every role at Hexion is part of something bigger.

We invest in innovation, sustainability, and continuous development—equipping you with the tools, training, and opportunities to excel. With an unwavering commitment to safety, partnership, belonging, and impact, we empower you to lead change and strengthen industries worldwide.

Your Future Starts Here.

If you’re ready to push limits, reimagine what’s possible, and create the extraordinary, Hexion is where you belong.

Anything is possible when you imagine everything.

Position Overview

The company is searching for a Sourcing Manager to manage North American Bulk Truck Logistics.

The individual is responsible for up to $90MM in annual spend and will play a leading role in the development, negotiation, and implementation of strategic sourcing plans. Hexion is a top-tier NA buyer of Logistics in this portfolio.

Additionally, the Sourcing Manager will work with some of Hexion’s largest and most visible logistic suppliers, will be a crucial communicator to both leaders and internal customers, and will see immediate business impact from their actions.

Deep category expertise, agility and effective relationship management with suppliers and internal customers are critical functions of this role.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop procurement plans and document data-based strategic logistics strategies using a multitude of procurement processes.
• Strategically source Bulk Truck logistics for 15 sites in Hexion’s NA portfolio.
• Negotiate in a timely manner all aspects of supply contracts including pricing, payment terms, and volumes, to guarantee security of supply, minimize working capital, drive productivity, reduce costs and ensure quality in accordance with business requirements.
• The market expert; build strong relationships for assigned categories to drive value and manage internal and external communications.
• Leverage and collaborate with the global procurement team to share best practices and drive innovation.
• Drive deep engagement with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate and assist in the development of price forecasts and budgets

Competencies

Contract Writing:

• Consistently executes contracts and aligns contracting intent with stakeholders
• Creatively adjusts clauses to benefit the company
• Mentors, consults and engages with others on various levels of contracts and demonstrate commercial diligence

Negotiation Skills:

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) both internally and externally
• Ability to successfully complete large negotiations/projects
• Able to adapt negotiation strategy as needed and to have difficult conversations in a productive manner.
• Supports and coaches others in their negotiations
• Expert / resource not only on category set, but negotiations in general
• Strong Supplier Relationship Management / Partnership with supplier and ability to fully leverage relationship with supplier
• Effectively uses procurement management within multi-level supplier relationships

Market Analysis and Strategy Development:

• Expert for a commodity to internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to utilize market knowledge to anticipate impact in the market and other commodities.
• Skillful in converting market insights to strategy, delivering both short and long‑term value.
• Market insights are proactively shared with peers or business teams and fully integrated into strategies

Process Utilization:

• Serves as role model and mentor to others in use and application of procurement processes and business services or as leader of procurement process
• Perceived as an innovative leader in development/improvement of procurement processes. Creates value through processes

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business

Experience, skills and knowledge:

• 7+ years relevant commercial or procurement experience
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with attention to detail
• Experience with liquid bulk and/or chemical shipping requirements
• Knowledge of current technologies related to process analysis, supply chain optimization, procurement, and a healthy knowledge of AI and resource planning
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience working in a matrix or multi-site organization

Other

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affinity Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, pregnancy, race, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.