Strategic Sourcing Lead – Chemicals & Supplier Excellence

NEXHR; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NEXHR is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead chemical spend across North America, focusing on Raw Materials and PFR categories. You will develop and execute sourcing strategies that deliver cost savings, supplier performance, and supply chain resilience.

You will run RFPs and negotiations, manage supplier relationships, and ensure ISO and ESG standards are met. The role requires cross-functional leadership, market benchmarking, and the ability to identify new opportunities to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Chemistry, Engineering, Finance or related field.
• Previous procurement/sourcing experience, ideally within chemicals or manufacturing.
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations and category management.
• Strong commercial, financial and supply chain understanding.
• Experience with SAP, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and strategic projects.
• Knowledge of legal, regulatory, ISO and supplier compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies for Raw Materials and PFR categories.
• Lead RFPs, negotiations, should-cost analysis and market benchmarking.
• Manage supplier performance, contracts and strategic renegotiations.
• Build relationships with key local and international suppliers through SRM.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing projects, incorporating TCO and global procurement strategies.
• Identify new suppliers, technologies and market opportunities to drive innovation.
• Monitor market trends, inflation, supply chain conditions and geopolitical risks.
• Develop contingency plans and supplier diversification to protect continuity.
• Manage supplier KPIs, audits, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure suppliers meet ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, ESG and regulatory standards.
• Maintain pricing and commercial conditions within SAP and provide regular reporting on spend, savings and supplier performance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Category management

Cross-functional teams

Supplier relationship management

Total Cost of Ownership

Market benchmarking

RFPs

Contract management

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/ Chemistry/ Engineering/ Finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

NEXHR is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead chemical spend across North America, focusing on Raw Materials and PFR categories. You will develop and execute sourcing strategies that deliver cost savings, supplier performance, and supply chain resilience.

You will run RFPs and negotiations, manage supplier relationships, and ensure ISO and ESG standards are met. The role requires cross-functional leadership, market benchmarking, and the ability to identify new opportunities to improve