Sourcing Manager - Chemicals / Raw Materials

We are proud of what we do at Allnex because we create coatings that help protect the world for future generations. Our work involves protecting surfaces like smartphones, e-bikes, trains, and wooden floors, making them more attractive and durable. This not only enhances their usability but also contributes to sustainability.

About the role

We are seeking a Sourcing Manager with expertise in chemical feedstocks and value chains. The role involves developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and providing insights to the business unit.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute raw material sourcing strategies through structured RFPs, negotiations, and supplier portfolio management.
• Lead high-impact commercial negotiations, balancing price, terms, supply security, risk exposure, and long-term competitiveness.
• Manage market volatility, anticipate supply/demand shifts, and recommend proactive actions to the business.
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with key raw material suppliers, focusing on performance, reliability, cost competitiveness, risk mitigation, and innovation.
• Translate market movements into commercial recommendations (pricing actions, contract structures, risk mitigation).
• Provide regular updates on market trends, contracts, and strategic risks to key stakeholders.
• Lead Management of Change (MOC) processes for direct raw materials and new suppliers, ensuring disciplined execution and stakeholder alignment.
• Prepare monthly raw material price variance analyses, forecasts, and outlooks to support financial planning and decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with procurement processes, contracts, and ISO 9001 / 14001 / 50001 standards.
• Deliver against U.S. cost savings and value targets, leveraging demand aggregation, specification optimization, supplier strategies, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) levers.
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing effectiveness, risk management, and supplier performance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of sourcing or procurement experience within chemicals, specialty chemicals, oil & gas, or related manufacturing industries.
• Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management for direct materials.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including cost modeling, margin understanding, and pricing analysis.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and operate effectively in a matrix organization.
• Strong analytical, communication, and execution skills.
• Strong knowledge of chemical feedstocks and value chains, including upstream cost drivers and downstream impact.
• Ability to connect market dynamics to business implications (pricing, margin, availability, risk).
• Comfort operating in volatile markets and making informed, timely decisions.
• Fully fluent in English (written and spoken).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, chemistry, or supply chain/logistics.

We offer an international working experience with a close-knit network of employees, fostering connections and learning across different functions. Our company is innovative, with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and numerous opportunities for career growth. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and celebrate diversity.