Sr. Director, Raw Materials Procurement - US Remote

Hexion Careers•Worthington, OH

1d•Remote

About The Position

Imagine Everything. Build the Future with Hexion. At Hexion, we push boundaries, rethink possibilities, and create real impact. We activate science to deliver progress—developing breakthrough solutions that strengthen industries, protect communities, and drive a more sustainable future. This is where bold thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators come together to shape what’s next. Whether you're engineering advanced materials, transforming manufacturing technologies, or leading strategic innovation, your ideas and actions leave a lasting mark. We cultivate an inclusive culture of growth, collaboration, and accountability, ensuring every contribution propels us forward. We don’t follow the status quo—we challenge it, disrupt it, and improve it. Every role at Hexion is part of something bigger. We invest in innovation, sustainability, and continuous development—equipping you with the tools, training, and opportunities to excel. With an unwavering commitment to safety, partnership, belonging, and impact, we empower you to lead change and strengthen industries worldwide. Your Future Starts Here. If you’re ready to push limits, reimagine what’s possible, and create the extraordinary, Hexion is where you belong. Anything is possible when you imagine everything. Role Mission Own and lead Hexion’s global raw materials value agenda. This role sets the commercial, risk, and capability direction for ~$950M in raw material spend, ensuring resilient supply, structurally advantaged cost positions, and supplier ecosystems that enable Hexion’s strategy today and into the future. The Senior Director is the company’s point of integration between markets, suppliers, operations, and finance for raw materials. This is a high-impact, enterprise-critical leadership role with direct influence on EBITDA, cash, continuity of supply, and speed of decision-making. Strategic Outcomes (What Success Looks Like) Structurally competitive and transparent raw material cost positions across key categories Resilient, diversified supply base with proactive risk sensing and mitigation Fact-based, forward-looking market intelligence embedded in business decisions A high-performing, commercially sharp raw materials team that challenges suppliers and partners effectively with the business Procurement operating as a value creator and strategic advisor, not a transactional function

Requirements

15+ years of progressive experience in chemical industry procurement and/or supply chain roles
Demonstrated ownership of large, complex raw material spend ($500M+ preferred)
Significant experience leading global teams and operating in international environments
Track record of delivering material commercial impact and navigating volatile markets
Experience working closely with manufacturing, R&D, finance, and commercial leadership
Enterprise thinker with strong commercial instincts and comfort making high-stakes decisions with imperfect data
Proven negotiator of complex, high-value raw material agreements
Deep understanding of chemical raw materials, feedstocks, and global supply markets
Strong financial and analytical acumen; fluent in cost drivers and value levers
Ability to influence senior business leaders with clarity, credibility, and fact-based insight

Responsibilities

Define and continuously evolve the global raw materials strategy aligned to Hexion’s business priorities, portfolio direction, and regional needs
Translate market dynamics (feedstocks, energy, trade flows, regulation) into actionable sourcing and pricing strategies
Act as the executive owner of raw materials risk, balancing cost, supply security, and optionality
Lead commercial strategy and execution for key raw material categories, including pricing models, indexation, hedging logic (where applicable), and contract structures
Personally lead or sponsor the most critical supplier negotiations and relationship resets
Build and deploy deep cost models, should-cost analyses, and market benchmarks to challenge suppliers with credibility
Drive EBITDA, cash, and working capital outcomes through disciplined, creative commercial approaches
Architect a differentiated supplier portfolio based on category and risk profile
Establish executive-level relationships with critical suppliers to improve transparency, reliability, and joint problem-solving
Lead supplier performance management focused on outcomes (supply reliability, responsiveness, cost, innovation)
Build a forward-looking market intelligence capability covering cost drivers, capacity changes, geopolitics, sustainability pressures, and logistics
Ensure early-warning systems and scenario-based decision-making are embedded into procurement and business planning
Proactively manage interdependencies across raw material categories and regions
Lead, coach, and elevate a global team of commodity managers
Set clear expectations for commercial rigor, curiosity, accountability, and speed
Develop next-generation procurement leaders with strong business judgment and negotiation confidence
Foster a culture that rewards fact-based challenge, external orientation, and calculated risk-taking
Coach fit-for-purpose procurement approaches by category
Simplify decision-making, reduce cycle times, and focus the organization on the few moves that matter most
Leverage digital tools and analytics pragmatically to enable insight and speed
Embed sustainability considerations into sourcing decisions where they create real enterprise value