Purchasing Manager - Raw Materials

Huntsman Corp.•Houston, TX

61d•Onsite

About The Position

Purchasing Manager - Raw Materials (The Woodlands, Texas) Huntsman is seeking a Purchasing Manager - Raw Materials supporting the Global Purchasing Division located in The Woodlands, Texas. This position will report to the PUR Sourcing - Director Purchasing. Job Scope The Purchasing Manager - Raw Materials will lead procurement activities across select chemical raw materials and energy categories. This high-impact role combines strategic and tactical sourcing with operational execution, supporting Huntsman's Americas manufacturing sites and global initiatives. The role offers the opportunity to shape sourcing strategies, optimize costs, and drive long-term value creation. In summary, as the Purchasing Manager - Raw Materials, you will: Lead sourcing for high-spend chemical and/or energy commodities with a focus on cost reduction and value creation. Develop and execute multi-year strategic sourcing plans aligned with business goals, including Make vs. Buy decisions, product substitution, and standardization. Negotiate and manage complex supply agreements to maximize profitability and ensure supply continuity. Maintain deep market insight into U.S. and global chemical and energy markets. Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, and Technology teams to drive total cost of ownership improvements. Manage supplier relationships and develop strategic alliances across the extended supply chain. Execute procurement activities including contract negotiation, supplier onboarding, and SAP data accuracy. Provide consistent pricing and trend data for budgeting and forecasting. Influence internal stakeholders to ensure procurement delivers measurable business value. Formulate and execute risk mitigation strategies for high-impact commodities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field.
5+ years of relevant experience in procurement, chemicals, oil & gas, or related industries.
Proven success in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.
Strong knowledge of U.S. energy and chemicals markets.
Demonstrated ability to deliver results in strategic sourcing and cost optimization initiatives.
Commercial Acumen - Strategic thinker with a strong business orientation.
Negotiation & Influence - Skilled in managing complex supplier and stakeholder relationships.
Analytical & Problem-Solving - Data-driven decision-maker with market intelligence expertise.
Communication & Collaboration - Excellent communicator and cross-functional team player.

Nice To Haves

Experience in commodity chemicals or energy trading and derivatives, including contract management.
Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP), MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Power BI, or project management tools.

Responsibilities

Lead sourcing for high-spend chemical and/or energy commodities with a focus on cost reduction and value creation.
Develop and execute multi-year strategic sourcing plans aligned with business goals, including Make vs. Buy decisions, product substitution, and standardization.
Negotiate and manage complex supply agreements to maximize profitability and ensure supply continuity.
Maintain deep market insight into U.S. and global chemical and energy markets.
Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, and Technology teams to drive total cost of ownership improvements.
Manage supplier relationships and develop strategic alliances across the extended supply chain.
Execute procurement activities including contract negotiation, supplier onboarding, and SAP data accuracy.
Provide consistent pricing and trend data for budgeting and forecasting.
Influence internal stakeholders to ensure procurement delivers measurable business value.
Formulate and execute risk mitigation strategies for high-impact commodities.