Global Senior Sourcing Manager - Chemicals

About the role

Global Senior Sourcing Manager - Chemicals based in Memphis, TN (onsite). The role leads strategic procurement initiatives for direct chemical raw materials and suppliers worldwide, driving cost optimization, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and long‑term procurement strategy in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for critical chemical raw materials and related categories.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, contract management, and supplier relationship strategies on a global scale.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives while ensuring supply continuity, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through proactive supplier management and market intelligence.
• Partner closely with Operations, Manufacturing, R&D, Quality, Finance, and Commercial teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
• Analyze commodity markets, pricing trends, and industry developments to support procurement decisions.
• Establish key supplier performance metrics and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support inventory optimization, working capital initiatives, and long‑range strategic planning.
• Mentor and develop sourcing team members while fostering a high‑performance procurement culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience within the chemical manufacturing industry.
• Demonstrated success sourcing chemical raw materials on a regional or global scale.
• Strong supplier negotiation and contract management experience.
• Experience managing complex supplier networks and international sourcing programs.
• Proven ability to drive measurable cost savings and operational improvements.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional leadership capabilities.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Experience

• Direct sourcing experience with categories such as glycols, amines, silicones, polyacrylamides, solvents, surfactants, specialty additives, or other industrial chemicals.
• Experience navigating global supplier markets and international procurement strategies.
• Familiarity with manu

Benefits

• Compensation: $140,000‑$150,000 base salary + bonus.
• Relocation assistance provided.