Director Strategic Sourcing
Synsus Private Label Partners · Houston, TX · 1 mo ago
On-sitePurchasingFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, with a focus on strategic partners for core raw materials, including regular in-person and virtual meetings
- Identify and develop secondary and tertiary suppliers for key raw materials to mitigate risk
- Drive cost savings initiatives across direct material spend in chemical categories
- Lead spend analysis and sourcing strategy development to support profitable growth
- Adjust sourcing strategies based on sole-source, competitive, and leveraged spend environments
- Lead development and execution of RFQs and RFPs, ensuring cost savings and value creation
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Technical, and Operations teams to ensure accurate sourcing documentation
- Develop a deep understanding of the Synsus manufacturing process to identify key material cost drivers
- Establish and manage KPIs, including cost savings, vendor performance scorecards, and inventory management
- Support supplier selection using data such as performance trends, spend history, and lead times
- Conduct supplier and market research to identify opportunities and risks
- Hire, train, and manage the purchasing team, ensuring performance expectations are met
- Mentor team members through training, development, and stretch assignments
- Travel as needed to supplier locations, facilities, and industry trade shows
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Experience in specialty chemicals sourcing
- Minimum of 5 years of purchasing or procurement experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field
- CPIM, CSCP, CPM, or similar certification preferred
- Experience in fertilizer or crop protection industry procurement strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of chemical raw materials and supply markets
- Proven ability to deliver cost savings and sourcing strategy execution
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-product environment
- Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills