Strategic Indirect Sourcing Lead — Shape Our Future

Stockhausen Superabsorber; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding training

Pioneering work

Benefits and compensation package

Job summary

Stockhausen Greensboro site in the USA seeks an Indirect Sourcing Manager to lead procurement activities and optimize supplier relations. This role emphasizes cost effectiveness, contract negotiation, and supplier performance within a compliance framework.

You will oversee strategic sourcing, manage catalogs and e-procurement tools, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive savings and value. A technical degree and several years in purchasing or chemical industry exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree strongly preferred (Technical Degree a plus) with 6-10 yrs purchasing experience.
• Or 15 yrs experience in chemical industry preferred if from other fields.
• Knowledge of business law, accounting principles, state tax laws.
• Demonstrate urgency, accountability, and sound decision-making to achieve goals.
• Outstanding negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily procurement process: review store material requisitions and convert to POs.
• Update POs, pricing, delivery dates and confirm orders; expedite as needed.
• Negotiate best payment terms and set up new suppliers per guidelines.
• Manage contractors and tier agreements; support e-procurement catalogs.
• Identify savings potential and ensure contract price compliance; support vendor prequalification.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

E-Commerce Tools

Job description

Stockhausen Greensboro site in the USA seeks an Indirect Sourcing Manager to lead procurement activities and optimize supplier relations. This role emphasizes cost effectiveness, contract negotiation, and supplier performance within a compliance framework.

You will oversee strategic sourcing, manage catalogs and e-procurement tools, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive savings and value. A technical degree and several years in purchasing or chemical industry exposure are preferred.