Global Purchasing Manager, Indirect Sourcing

About the role

The Global Purchasing Manager, Indirect Sourcing supports Element Solutions (ESI) Global Sourcing activities for indirect categories. This role collaborates cross-functionally and engages suppliers to execute sourcing strategies, drive cost savings initiatives, and improve supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for Indirect categories, including MRO and professional services.
• Execute regional and global sourcing projects to achieve cost savings, process efficiencies, and value creation.
• Manage supplier relationships, including supplier selection, onboarding, and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support Capital Expenditure projects through competitive sourcing, pricing negotiations, and contract execution.
• Monitor and report compliance with preferred suppliers and sourcing policies; support corrective actions as needed.
• Assist in identifying supply risks and contribute to business continuity planning and mitigation strategies.
• Support the rollout and effective use of corporate purchasing tools and systems (e.g., p-cards, procurement platforms).
• Track, validate, and report savings initiatives and sourcing project performance.
• Contribute to supplier performance management processes, including data collection for supplier scorecards and KPI tracking.
• Collaborate with regional sourcing teams to ensure alignment with corporate policies, including supplier code of conduct, purchasing policy and ESI Purchasing Terms & Conditions.
• Gather and analyze market intelligence to support sourcing decisions and provide updates on supply market conditions.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives and continuous improvement efforts within procurement.

Requirements

Functional / Technical Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
• 6–10 years of procurement or supply chain experience, within a global, matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated global sourcing experience at scale, including managing multi-region supplier portfolios, executing cross-border sourcing strategies, and negotiating complex agreements across geographies.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings through sourcing initiatives, supplier consolidation, and contract negotiations.
• Strong capability in spend analysis, market intelligence, and cost modeling to support sourcing decisions.
• Experience with procurement systems, supplier management tools, and analytics platforms (e.g., Excel, Power BI, ERP systems).
• Working knowledge of contracting principles, supplier governance, and risk management practices.

Qualifications

• Leadership & Behavioral Competencies:
  • Ability to lead sourcing initiatives and influence stakeholders across functions without direct authority.
  • Demonstrated capability to manage projects end-to-end, including planning, execution, and results delivery.
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills in complex and global sourcing environments.
  • Effective collaborator with the ability to work across functions, regions, and cultures.
  • High level of ownership, accountability, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Business Acumen: Understands financial and operational impact of sourcing decisions; aligns initiatives with company profitability goals.
• Analytical Thinking: Leverages data to identify trends, risks, and cost-saving opportunities; supports fact-based decision-making.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to present insights and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifies process improvement opportunities and supports implementation of procurement best practices.
• Global Mindset: Demonstrates cultural awareness and effectiveness working across regions and time zones.
• Integrity & Compliance: Ensures adherence to corporate policies, ethical sourcing standards, and supplier code of conduct.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary range of $128k to $192k annually.
• Performance-related bonus plan.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Life Insurance.
• Medical Insurance.
• 9 holidays.

Pay

$128k to $192k annually.

Schedule

N/A