Sourcing Manager - Chemicals / Raw Materials

ALLNEX; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International working experience

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading supply chain and sourcing company in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Sourcing Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for critical raw materials. The role requires a professional with at least 10 years of experience in sourcing within the chemical industry. Key responsibilities include strategic negotiations, managing supplier relationships, and navigating market volatility. The company fosters a collaborative work environment, supporting growth and innovation within its teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of sourcing or procurement experience in related industries.
• Strong ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Comfortable operating in volatile markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute raw material sourcing strategies.
• Lead high-impact commercial negotiations.
• Manage market volatility and supply/demand shifts.

Skills

Sourcing or procurement experience in chemicals

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Contract management

Commercial and financial acumen

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of chemical feedstocks and value chains

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, chemistry, or supply chain/logistics

Tools

Microsoft Software

SAP

Ariba Sourcing

Job description

Sourcing Manager - Chemicals / Raw Materials

Location: Alpharetta, GA, US

We are seeking a commercially driven Sourcing Manager with a strong understanding of chemical feedstocks and value chains, who thrives in a fast-paced, market-exposed environment.

In this role, you will own and execute sourcing strategies for critical raw materials, balancing cost competitiveness, security of supply, and risk management. You act as a true business partner to the Business Unit, translating market intelligence into sourcing decisions that directly impact margin, reliability, and growth.

This role manages an annual spend of approximately USD 40–50 million and requires someone who is proactive, decisive, and motivated to win in volatile chemical markets.

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Commercial Leadership

• Develop and execute raw material sourcing strategies through structured RFPs, negotiations, and supplier portfolio management to optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Lead high-impact commercial negotiations, balancing price, terms, supply security, risk exposure, and long-term competitiveness.
• Actively manage market volatility, anticipating supply/demand shifts and recommending proactive actions to the business.
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with key raw material suppliers across regions, understanding their cost drivers, constraints, and strategic priorities.
• Lead quarterly business reviews with key suppliers focused on performance, reliability, cost competitiveness, risk mitigation, and innovation.
• Identify and develop alternative sources and value chain options to strengthen supply resilience.
• Serve as Procurement Partner to the Business Unit, providing clear insights on feedstocks, pricing mechanisms, and value chain dynamics.
• Translate market movements into commercial recommendations (pricing actions, contract structures, risk mitigation).
• Provide regular updates on market trends, contracts, and strategic risks to key stakeholders.

Operational Excellence & Governance

• Lead Management of Change (MOC) processes for direct raw materials and new suppliers, ensuring disciplined execution and stakeholder alignment.
• Prepare monthly raw material price variance analyses, forecasts, and outlooks to support financial planning and decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with procurement processes, contracts, and ISO 9001 / 14001 / 50001 standards.

Savings & Performance Delivery

• Deliver against U.S. cost savings and value targets, leveraging demand aggregation, specification optimization, supplier strategies, and TCO levers.
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing effectiveness, risk management, and supplier performance.

Required skills and experience

• Minimum of 10 years of sourcing or procurement experience within chemicals, specialty chemicals, oil & gas, or related manufacturing industries.
• Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management for direct materials.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including cost modeling, margin understanding, and pricing analysis.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and operate effectively in a matrix organization.
• Strong analytical, communication, and execution skills.
• Strong knowledge of chemical feedstocks and value chains, including upstream cost drivers and downstream impact.
• Ability to connect market dynamics to business implications (pricing, margin, availability, risk).
• Comfort operating in volatile markets and making informed, timely decisions.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Preferred / Additional Experience

• Chemical Market fluency / Key feedstocks and value chains
• Chemical Manufacturing cost drivers and pricing models
• Experience with Microsoft Software, SAP and Ariba Sourcing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, chemistry, or supply chain/logistics.

We offer

We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

Equal Employment Opportunity

allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.