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This position will report to the Procurement Leadership Team.\nJob Scope\nThe Sourcing Manager will lead strategic sourcing activities for assigned raw material and chemical categories. This role is responsible for developing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, leading negotiations, and delivering value through cost optimization, supply assurance, contract management, and risk mitigation. The position works closely with Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Technology, Quality, and Legal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.\nIn summary, as the Sourcing Manager, you will:\nManage assigned chemical and raw material categories and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business priorities, operating requirements, and financial objectives.\nDevelop and maintain category strategies utilizing spend analysis, demand forecasting, supplier capabilities, market dynamics, cost drivers, logistics considerations, and risk assessments.\nLead RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, and sourcing initiatives to support category objectives and business requirements.\nDevelop negotiation strategies and lead commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing, favorable commercial terms, and sustainable value.\nAnalyze cost structures and develop total cost of ownership models to support sourcing decisions.\nMonitor market intelligence including feedstock trends, supplier capacity, pricing indices, and supply-demand conditions and translate findings into sourcing recommendations.\nManage supplier relationships, performance expectations, contractual commitments, and corrective action plans.\nDevelop and implement supply assurance and risk mitigation strategies, including alternate sourcing options and continuity plans.\nProvide market insights, pricing forecasts, savings estimates, and scenario analyses to support budgeting and business planning activities.\nPartner with cross-functional stakeholders to align sourcing strategies and communicate recommendations to management.\nEnsure sourcing activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, delegated authority requirements, and applicable regulatory and trade requirements.\nUtilize digital tools, analytics, and technology solutions to improve sourcing effectiveness and decision-making.\nQualifications\nYou must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.\nThe candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Chemistry, Finance, or a related field required, along with a minimum of 6 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, chemical trading, supply chain, or other related commercial functions. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in these areas will be considered.\nDemonstrated experience leading sourcing events, supplier negotiations, commercial evaluations, and contract implementation.\nWorking knowledge of chemical or industrial markets, cost structures, market indices, and supply-demand dynamics.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop fact-based recommendations and communicate effectively with suppliers and stakeholders.\nSkills and Knowledge\nKnowledge of strategic sourcing and category management principles.\nStrong commercial acumen and negotiation capabilities.\nExperience managing supplier relationships and supplier performance programs.\nUnderstanding of supply assurance, risk mitigation, and business continuity strategies.\nAbility to analyze complex market information and translate findings into actionable recommendations.\nStrong verbal and written communication 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