Sr Procurement Manager - Specialty Chemicals

Irving Knight Group; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 20%

401k

Job summary

Irving Knight Group in Newnan, Georgia is seeking a Sr Procurement Manager for Specialty Chemicals to lead sourcing strategies and supplier management. The role will handle significant spend and drive cost reductions across regional and global operations.

The position requires extensive category management and procurement experience within manufacturing, with responsibilities spanning market monitoring, supplier performance, and cross-border team coordination.

Qualifications

• Extensive category management and procurement experience in manufacturing.

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 experience

Job description

Title: Sr Procurement Manager - Specialty Chemicals

Location: Newnan, Georgia United States

Package: $140,000-$170,000 salary, 20% bonus, + 401k + more.

Company Overview

Irving Knight are partnered with a global multimillion 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.

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 manufacturing industry.