Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Hexion Inc. · Columbus, OH · Yesterday
PurchasingFull-time
Job Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing events (RFQs/RFPs) for assigned direct material categories
- Analyze spend and market conditions to identify cost reduction and value optimization opportunities
- Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and contracts aligned to total cost of ownership
- Execute sourcing activities in alignment with Hexion’s Strategic Sourcing Process (SSP)
- Build and manage supplier relationships, including onboarding, performance management, and issue resolution
- Monitor supplier performance against key metrics, including delivery, service, and cost adherence
- Ensure consistent contract coverage and preferred supplier utilization
- Track and evaluate market dynamics and key cost drivers impacting assigned materials
- Partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Legal to align sourcing strategies
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance sourcing efficiency and effectiveness
- Ensure sourcing decisions meet safety, regulatory, and contractual requirements
Competencies
- Contract Writing
- Negotiation Skills
- Supplier Relationship Management / Partnership
- Market Analysis And Strategy Development
- Process Utilization
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain
- Strong analytical skills, including spend analysis and cost evaluation
- Experience working with ERP or procurement systems (SAP preferred)
- Ability to manage multiple sourcing events and priorities simultaneously
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in dynamic environments