Global Purchasing Manager, Indirect Sourcing

Element Solutions Inc

4d•$128,000 - $192,000

About The Position

The Global Purchasing Manager, Indirect Sourcing, supports Element Solutions (ESI) Global Sourcing activities for indirect categories. This role collaborates cross-functionally and engages suppliers to execute sourcing strategies, drive cost savings initiatives, and improve supplier performance. The position is responsible for implementing global and regional sourcing plans, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with corporate procurement policies. Working under the direction of the Global Director, this role partners closely with Supply Chain, Finance, R&D, and other corporate functions to deliver measurable value and support business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
6–10 years of procurement or supply chain experience, within a global, matrixed organization.
Demonstrated global sourcing experience at scale, including managing multi-region supplier portfolios, executing cross-border sourcing strategies, and negotiating complex agreements across geographies.
Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings through sourcing initiatives, supplier consolidation, and contract negotiations.
Strong capability in spend analysis, market intelligence, and cost modeling to support sourcing decisions.
Experience with procurement systems, supplier management tools, and analytics platforms (e.g., Excel, Power BI, ERP systems).
Working knowledge of contracting principles, supplier governance, and risk management practices.
Ability to lead sourcing initiatives and influence stakeholders across functions without direct authority.
Demonstrated capability to manage projects end-to-end, including planning, execution, and results delivery.
Strong negotiation and influencing skills in complex and global sourcing environments.
Effective collaborator with the ability to work across functions, regions, and cultures.
High level of ownership, accountability, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Understands financial and operational impact of sourcing decisions; aligns initiatives with company profitability goals.
Leverages data to identify trends, risks, and cost-saving opportunities; supports fact-based decision-making.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to present insights and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
Identifies process improvement opportunities and supports implementation of procurement best practices.
Demonstrates cultural awareness and effectiveness working across regions and time zones.
Ensures adherence to corporate policies, ethical sourcing standards, and supplier code of conduct.

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for Indirect categories, including MRO and professional services.
Execute regional and global sourcing projects to achieve cost savings, process efficiencies, and value creation.
Manage supplier relationships, including supplier selection, onboarding, and ongoing performance monitoring.
Partner with internal stakeholders to support Capital Expenditure projects through competitive sourcing, pricing negotiations, and contract execution.
Monitor and report compliance with preferred suppliers and sourcing policies; support corrective actions as needed.
Assist in identifying supply risks and contribute to business continuity planning and mitigation strategies.
Support the rollout and effective use of corporate purchasing tools and systems (e.g., p-cards, procurement platforms).
Track, validate, and report savings initiatives and sourcing project performance.
Contribute to supplier performance management processes, including data collection for supplier scorecards and KPI tracking.
Collaborate with regional sourcing teams to ensure alignment with corporate policies, including supplier code of conduct, purchasing policy and ESI Purchasing Terms & Conditions.
Gather and analyze market intelligence to support sourcing decisions and provide updates on supply market conditions.
Participate in cross-functional initiatives and continuous improvement efforts within procurement.