Global Senior Sourcing Manager - Chemicals

Global Senior Sourcing Manager - Chemicals

Location: Memphis, TN (Onsite)

Compensation: $140,000-$150,000 Base Salary + Bonus

Relocation Assistance Provided

Are you a strategic sourcing leader with deep experience in the chemical manufacturing industry? We are partnering with a growing global manufacturer seeking a Global Senior Sourcing Manager - Chemicals to lead strategic procurement initiatives across a complex portfolio of direct chemical raw materials and suppliers worldwide. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced sourcing professional who can drive cost optimization, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and long-term procurement strategy within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key 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 manufacturing processes and regulatory environments.