Strategic Sourcing Lead - Chemicals & Direct Materials

AccruePartners; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to own strategic sourcing

Broad exposure to supplier strategy

Autonomy to build sourcing strategies

Partner with technical, commercial, &

Job summary

AccruePartners in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced Senior Strategic Sourcing professional to own direct materials categories. You will analyze markets, lead negotiations, and drive cost savings while ensuring supply continuity.

This individual contributor role partners with Commercial, R&D, and Manufacturing, with 20% travel. You will develop supplier portfolios, manage supplier performance, and build strategic relationships to support manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience.
• Experience purchasing direct materials within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract administration skills.
• Advanced Excel and ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for direct materials and raw materials.
• Analyze commodity markets, pricing trends, and cost drivers.
• Identify and deliver procurement savings and cost-avoidance opportunities.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, terms, MOQs, and delivery.
• Build and maintain qualified supplier portfolios and evaluate supplier capability.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Project management

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Chemistry

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

AccruePartners in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced Senior Strategic Sourcing professional to own direct materials categories. You will analyze markets, lead negotiations, and drive cost savings while ensuring supply continuity.

This individual contributor role partners with Commercial, R&D, and Manufacturing, with 20% travel. You will develop supplier portfolios, manage supplier performance, and build strategic relationships to support manufacturing operations.