Strategic Sourcing Manager, North America

upllimited • Cary, NC

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About The Position

UPL (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070, LSE: UPLL) is focused on emerging as a premier global provider of total crop solutions designed to secure the world’s long-term food supply. UPL aims to win farmers' hearts globally by leading with innovative products and services that make agriculture sustainable, and is the fastest growing company in the industry. UPL's successes translate into attractive investor value. Based on the recognition that humankind is one community, UPL’s overarching commitment is to improve areas of its presence, workplace and customer engagement. Their purpose is ‘OpenAg’, an agriculture network that feeds sustainable growth for all, with no limits or borders. UPL provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, complying with federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. UPL is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager for North America to lead NA strategic sourcing activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to develop and maintain supplier relationships across multiple regions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 8 to 10 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, or category management, specifically within the chemical, agrochemical, petrochemical, or related manufacturing sectors.
• Proven experience in delivering significant, quantifiable cost savings and value generation in previous role
• Advanced proficiency in Data Analysis (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools).
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and e-sourcing platforms.
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities
• Aggressive & Proactive Mindset: A true "go-getter" who takes ownership, anticipates challenges, and relentlessly pursues cost-optimization opportunities.
• Exceptional Negotiation Skills: Ability to close complex deals favorably and confidently manage difficult supplier conversations.
• Analytical Thinker: Highly proficient at breaking down complex spend data to uncover hidden savings opportunities.
• Agility & Resilience: Thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapts quickly to changing market conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or MBA

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies for chemical raw materials, packaging, and indirect categories to achieve aggressive Year-over-Year (YoY) cost savings targets.
• Aggressively negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with domestic and international suppliers. Build and maintain strategic relationships while holding suppliers accountable to strict KPIs.
• Utilize advanced data analytics to evaluate spend data, total cost of ownership (TCO), market trends, and commodity pricing. Translate complex data into actionable sourcing strategies.
• Continuously monitor the chemical market, geopolitical factors, and supply chain disruptions to mitigate risks and identify new sourcing opportunities.
• Partner closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives and product specifications.
• Identify bottlenecks in the sourcing process and implement streamlined, efficient, and scalable sourcing methodologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees