Sr Procurement Manager - Chemicals

Irving Knight Group; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

401(k) plan

Job summary

Irving Knight Group in Woodlands, Houston, Texas, on-site, seeks a Sr Procurement Manager for Specialty Chemicals to lead a spend portfolio exceeding $100MM and to manage a small team.

You will shape regional and global sourcing strategies, monitor raw material markets, and drive cost reductions while ensuring safety, quality, and sustainability.

The role blends strategic procurement with hands-on buying, supplier development, and cross-functional collaboration within a multinational business.

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.

Skills

Category management

Procurement

Job description

Title: Sr Procurement Manager - Specialty Chemicals

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

Package: $150,000-$170,000 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 $100MM in annual spend with a high level of complexity and business critical materials. The role typically comprises tactical procurement and purchasing/sourcing skills. This role will have direct people management responsibility.

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.