Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Chemicals

DyStar; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DyStar is seeking a strategic sourcing specialist to join its Procurement team at the Americas Regional Headquarters in Charlotte, NC. This is an on-site, individual contributor role focused on direct materials in the chemical industry, including sourcing strategy development, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, strong financial analysis and project management skills, and a proven track record of delivering savings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field.
• Chemical-related major would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create best-in-class procurement direct function for the region; lead negotiations for pricing, payment terms, contracts, MOQs, delivery terms, lead times, and commercial conditions.
• Collaborate with regional partners to set strategic and tactical sourcing direction for spend category and ensure integration with business vision.
• Understand and monitor spending trends, cost drivers, market factors, and strategic importance of materials to implement sourcing strategies and achieve saving targets.
• Coordinate sites’ procurement activities including supplier evaluations and audits; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Procurement

Financial analysis

Project management

Supplier performance management

Contract administration

Negotiation

MS Excel

ERP

English communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Chemical-related major would be a plus

Tools

ERP

MS Office Suite

Job description

DyStar is seeking a strategic sourcing specialist to join its Procurement team at the Americas Regional Headquarters in Charlotte, NC. This is an on-site, individual contributor role focused on direct materials in the chemical industry, including sourcing strategy development, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, strong financial analysis and project management skills, and a proven track record of delivering savings