Strategic Sourcing Lead - Chemicals & Materials (Hybrid)

Huntsman; Town Center (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsman is seeking a Sourcing Manager to join the Procurement organization in the United States. You will lead strategic sourcing for chemical and raw material categories, partnering with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.

Responsibilities include leading RFQs/RFPs, supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, and cost optimization. You will analyze market trends, manage supplier performance, and drive risk mitigation and continuity planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and 6+ years in sourcing/procurement.
• Experience leading sourcing events, negotiations, and contract implementation.
• Knowledge of chemical or industrial markets, cost structures, market indices, and supply-demand dynamics.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with suppliers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing for assigned chemical and raw material categories.
• Develop category strategies using spend analysis, market data, and risk assessments.
• Lead RFQs/RFPs, supplier evaluations, and sourcing initiatives.
• Negotiate favorable pricing and terms to deliver cost savings.
• Provide market insights, forecasts, and scenario analyses for planning.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk mitigation

Ethical procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

10+ years experience in sourcing/procurement

Tools

ERP systems

E-sourcing platforms

Microsoft 365

Data analytics tools

Visualization tools

Job description

Huntsman is seeking a Sourcing Manager to join the Procurement organization in the United States. You will lead strategic sourcing for chemical and raw material categories, partnering with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.

Responsibilities include leading RFQs/RFPs, supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, and cost optimization. You will analyze market trends, manage supplier performance, and drive risk mitigation and continuity planning.