Sourcing Manager - Chemicals / Raw Materials

Sourcing Manager - Chemicals / Raw Materials

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all next generations and that's exactly what you can do joining us! Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life. Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that's a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you'll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings. You'll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who as part of one of the world's leading coating resins companies serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

Position overview: We are seeking a commercially driven Sourcing Manager with a strong understanding of chemical feedstocks and value chains, who thrives in a fast-paced, market-exposed environment. In this role, you will own and execute sourcing strategies for critical raw materials, balancing cost competitiveness, security of supply, and risk management. You act as a true business partner to the Business Unit, translating market intelligence into sourcing decisions that directly impact margin, reliability, and growth. This role manages an annual spend of approximately USD 4050 million and requires someone who is proactive, decisive, and motivated to win in volatile chemical markets.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing & Commercial Leadership
• Develop and execute raw material sourcing strategies through structured RFPs, negotiations, and supplier portfolio management to optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Lead high-impact commercial negotiations, balancing price, terms, supply security, risk exposure, and long-term competitiveness.
• Actively manage market volatility, anticipating supply/demand shifts and recommending proactive actions to the business.
• Supplier & Value Chain Management
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with key raw material suppliers across regions, understanding their cost drivers, constraints, and strategic priorities.
• Lead quarterly business reviews with key suppliers focused on performance, reliability, cost competitiveness, risk mitigation, and innovation.
• Identify and develop alternative sources and value chain options to strengthen supply resilience.
• Business Partnership & Market Intelligence
• Serve as Procurement Partner to the Business Unit, providing clear insights on feedstocks, pricing mechanisms, and value chain dynamics.
• 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.
• Operational Excellence & Governance
• 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.
• Savings & Performance Delivery
• Deliver against U.S. cost savings and value targets, leveraging demand aggregation, specification optimization, supplier strategies, and TCO levers.
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing effectiveness, risk management, and supplier performance.

Required skills and experience:

• 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.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Preferred / Additional Experience:

• Chemical Market fluency / Key feedstocks and value chains
• Chemical Manufacturing cost drivers and pricing models
• Experience with Microsoft Software, SAP and Ariba Sourcing

Qualifications:

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

We offer:

An international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

Equal Employment Opportunity allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.