Strategic Global Sourcing Leader - Commodities & Additives

QAUS FMC Corporation - Corporate; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FMC Corporation, based in Philadelphia, USA, seeks a Global Sourcing Manager to design and implement sourcing strategies for solvents, surfactants, sugars and starches, optimizing global supplier networks and cost structures. The role reports to Category leadership within FMC's Global Procurement organization.

The candidate will lead cross-functional initiatives, drive supplier partnerships, and enable value delivery across manufacturing footprints, with collaboration across operations, R&D and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of international experience in sourcing and procurement within a multinational environment.
• Proficiency in English.
• Additional languages (Portuguese & Spanish) can be an advantage.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Ability to prioritize, self-direct and communicate effectively.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management.
• Curiosity, motivation, and determination to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute subcategory strategies with category leadership and stakeholders.
• Conduct cost analyses with finance to identify savings against targets.
• Identify, contract, and manage strategic relationships for operations and capex.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and manufacturing technology partners.
• Lead subcategory sourcing processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ, bid analysis).
• Negotiate supplier contracts using FMC templates.
• Ensure timely resolution of contractual variations with stakeholders.
• Share best practices across FMC's Global Procurement Centre of Excellence.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative analysis

English proficiency

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Self-directed

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, supply chain or business

MBA

Job description

FMC Corporation, based in Philadelphia, USA, seeks a Global Sourcing Manager to design and implement sourcing strategies for solvents, surfactants, sugars and starches, optimizing global supplier networks and cost structures. The role reports to Category leadership within FMC's Global Procurement organization.

The candidate will lead cross-functional initiatives, drive supplier partnerships, and enable value delivery across manufacturing footprints, with collaboration across operations, R&D and