Senior Sourcing Manager

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Sourcing Manager to lead strategic chemical sourcing efforts that support pilot production and high-volume manufacturing. This position partners closely with engineering and operations teams to secure dependable, cost-efficient, and scalable supply solutions across a global supplier network. The role requires strong market insight, supplier relationship leadership, and the ability to strengthen procurement practices as the organization grows.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute global sourcing plans for chemical categories and essential raw materials that support manufacturing needs.
• Research supplier markets, pricing movements, and capacity trends to guide sourcing decisions and reduce supply risk.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to identify suitable suppliers and align sourcing choices with technical and production requirements.
• Lead supplier evaluation, onboarding, and assessment activities to create a dependable and flexible supply base.
• Negotiate commercial terms, long-term pricing frameworks, and supply agreements with strategic vendors.
• Monitor supplier performance, address escalations, and drive corrective actions that improve quality, service, and reliability.
• Develop sourcing roadmaps that strengthen continuity of supply for critical materials used in pilot and production environments.
• Maintain accurate procurement data and improve sourcing tools, reporting methods, and operational processes to support planning and audits.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement supply chain improvements that enhance efficiency and scalability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, chemistry, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 5 years of procurement or supply chain experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or similar operating environment.
• Background in sourcing commodity chemicals, specialty chemicals, or comparable raw material categories.
• Strong analytical ability with experience assessing supplier bids, market conditions, and cost drivers.
• Proven success negotiating contracts, commercial terms, and supplier agreements.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills across technical, operational, and supplier-facing settings.
• Well-organized and self-directed, with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.
• Experience creating should-cost models and using data to support sourcing strategy and decision-making.