Talent Acquisition Specialist for Raw Material Procurement

4 days ago


Houston, Texas, United States Sterling Specialty Chemicals Full time

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join the Sterling Specialty Chemicals team in Houston, TX. This role will be based out of our office and report directly to the Director, Sourcing & Procurement.

This is a dynamic opportunity to develop, optimize, implement, and manage sourcing strategies and relationships with Direct Material Suppliers in North America. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategic sourcing tasks, including RFx, tendering, negotiation, and strategy development.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  1. Developing sourcing strategies by analyzing the supply base, market conditions, and new technologies to achieve optimum pricing and supply strategy.
  2. Negotiating, implementing, and managing contracts, ensuring adherence to all company policies and targets related to raw material sourcing.
  3. Identifying opportunities for new supply options and making recommendations to reduce cost, mitigate risks, and optimize net working capital.
  4. Serving as a primary point of contact to develop and manage relationships with key suppliers and service providers.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  1. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in sourcing.
  2. Strong negotiation, analytical, and technical skills.
  3. Basic understanding of changing global markets.
  4. Ability to drive change through the organization.
  5. Well-organized and analytical.

Education & Experience:

A minimum Four Year Degree with focus on supply chain, procurement, chemistry and/or business or equivalent industry experience. High-level knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) is required, with preferred experience working with ERP (SAP). Desired experience in Chemical manufacturing and/or oil & gas is also beneficial.

This is a full-time position with a competitive estimated salary range of $95,000-$115,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.



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