Strategic Chemicals Sourcing Lead

CPS, Inc.; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CPS, Inc. seeks a Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier relationships for assigned raw materials. The position is in-office five days a week in Houston, TX (or Montrose, VA) with relocation assistance for Virginia.

You will develop long-term sourcing strategies, monitor cost drivers, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with R&D and Manufacturing to resolve supplier quality and supply issues. Total compensation ranges from $120k to $150k.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 7+ years procurement experience in chemicals.
• Strong strategic sourcing and supplier management skills; ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience with contract management and procurement practices; market awareness.

Responsabilités

• Develop and manage supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, contracts, supply terms, and commercial conditions.
• Monitor market conditions, cost drivers, availability, and pricing trends to anticipate market changes and support procurement decisions.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers, sourcing opportunities, and technologies.
• Develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies supporting business and global supply requirements.
• Develop volume and pricing forecasts and support annual planning processes.
• Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Process Technology, and other functions to resolve supplier quality and supply issues.
• Identify cost savings and strategic purchasing opportunities across regional and global teams.
• Develop strategies to ensure business continuity and supply security.
• Provide market intelligence regarding competitive conditions, pricing, quality, service, and distribution.

Connaissances

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Math, Chemistry or related field

Description du poste

CPS, Inc. seeks a Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier relationships for assigned raw materials. The position is in-office five days a week in Houston, TX (or Montrose, VA) with relocation assistance for Virginia.

You will develop long-term sourcing strategies, monitor cost drivers, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with R&D and Manufacturing to resolve supplier quality and supply issues. Total compensation ranges from $120k to $150k.