Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Hexion Careers•Worthington, OH

About The Position

We’re looking for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist who can bring structure, discipline, and results to a portfolio of direct raw materials and packaging critical to manufacturing operations. You will own sourcing execution and supplier performance, driving cost competitiveness, supply reliability, and strong commercial outcomes. This role translates business requirements into actionable sourcing strategies, leads competitive sourcing events, and manages supplier relationships to deliver measurable value. Operating within Hexion’s Strategic Sourcing Process (SSP), you will partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Legal and Commercial teams as required to ensure sourcing decisions are market-informed, risk-managed, and commercially sound. Success in this role requires an innovative mindset, strong critical thinking, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions. You will be expected to challenge assumptions, identify opportunities, and work across teams to develop solutions that improve performance and drive meaningful business impact. This role offers significant ownership and visibility, with the opportunity to directly impact production continuity and overall business performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain
Experience leading RFQs/RFPs and negotiating supplier agreements
Strong analytical skills, including spend analysis and cost evaluation
Experience working with ERP or procurement systems (SAP preferred)
Ability to manage multiple sourcing events and priorities simultaneously
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in dynamic environments

Nice To Haves

Experience sourcing direct raw materials in a manufacturing or chemicals environment
Knowledge of market cost drivers and supply base dynamics for industrial materials
Experience working within structured sourcing processes or frameworks
Familiarity with contract lifecycle or sourcing tools
Professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS)

Responsibilities

Lead sourcing events (RFQs/RFPs) for assigned direct material categories
Analyze spend and market conditions to identify cost reduction and value optimization opportunities
Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and contracts aligned to total cost of ownership
Execute sourcing activities in alignment with Hexion’s Strategic Sourcing Process (SSP)
Build and manage supplier relationships, including onboarding, performance management, and issue resolution
Monitor supplier performance against key metrics, including delivery, service, and cost adherence
Ensure consistent contract coverage and preferred supplier utilization
Track and evaluate market dynamics and key cost drivers impacting assigned materials
Partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Legal to align sourcing strategies
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance sourcing efficiency and effectiveness
Ensure sourcing decisions meet safety, regulatory, and contractual requirements