Sourcing Manager - Direct Materials

<>Sourcing Manager - Direct MaterialsLocation: Remote (CST/EST time zones preferred) A strategic yet hands-on sourcing professional with demonstrated SAP experience, direct chemical sourcing expertise, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record of managing significant spend, reducing costs, and mitigating supply risks.

Required Qualifications

SAP experience and chemical sourcing/procurement experience are required. Bachelor s degree required; engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field preferred. 7+ years of related professional experience, including 5+ years in procurement, operations, or commercial roles within the chemical or pharmaceutical industries. Strong experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost optimization. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for direct material categories, managing approximately $50 75M in annual spend. Manage chemical commodities, including acids, solvents, and surfactants. Conduct spend analysis, monitor commodity pricing, assess market trends, and identify cost savings and supply risks. Develop and maintain 36-month sourcing strategies and project roadmaps. Lead RFIs/RFQs, supplier qualification, negotiations, contract execution, and supplier performance reviews. Partner with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Quality, Product Management, and Technical teams, to align sourcing strategies. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while resolving pricing, performance, and supply-related issues. Track sourcing savings, manage category spend, and support budgeting and material price forecasting. Present sourcing strategies, project progress, and business recommendations to senior leadership. Experience managing global, cross-functional sourcing initiatives. Lean Six Sigma certification (Yellow, Green, or Black Belt). Degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.