Senior Category Lead, Chemicals

Job Description:

Senior Category Lead, Chemicals

Huntsman is seeking a Senior Category Lead, Chemicals supporting the chemicals sourcing categories located in The Woodlands, Texas. This position will report to the PUR Sourcing - Senior Sourcing Manager.

Job Scope

Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with revenues of approximately $6 billion from continuing operations. Its chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. Huntsman operates more than 60 manufacturing, R&D, and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employs approximately 7,000 associates within continuing operations. For more information about Huntsman, please visit the company’s website at www.huntsman.com.

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Huntsman is seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Category Lead for chemicals sourcing categories. This high-impact role is based at the global headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas, and offers the opportunity to shape procurement strategies, optimize costs, and drive profitability across operations.

In summary, as the Senior Category Lead, Chemicals, you will:

• Lead sourcing for high-spend chemical commodities with a focus on value creation and cost reduction.
• Develop and execute multi-year strategic sourcing plans aligned with business goals, including business cases for sourcing decisions such as Make vs. Buy, product substitution, and standardization.
• Negotiate and manage supply agreements to maximize profitability and minimize input costs.
• Develop deep insight into chemical market dynamics (feedstocks, energy linkages, capacity changes, and cost curves) and translate insights into actionable sourcing strategies.
• Formulate and execute risk mitigation strategies for high-impact chemicals.
• Provide consistent pricing and trend data for budgeting and forecasting.
• Collaborate closely with supply chain, operations, R&D, and technology teams to drive total cost reduction.
• Manage supplier relationships and develop strategic alliances across the extended supply chain.
• Influence internal stakeholders to ensure procurement delivers measurable business value.

Success in this role is measured by:

• Year-over-year cost savings and value creation targets.
• Supply continuity and risk mitigation effectiveness.
• Contract compliance and realization of negotiated terms.
• Quality of market insights and budget accuracy.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and adoption of sourcing strategies.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Skills and knowledge

• Knowledge of energy and chemicals markets.
• Ability to deliver strategic sourcing and cost optimization initiatives.
• Commercial Acumen: Strategic thinker with strong business orientation.
• Negotiation & Influence: Skilled in supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Data-driven decision-maker with market intelligence knowledge.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communicator and cross-functional team player.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in chemicals procurement and contract management.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, MS Office, and project management tools.

Working Environment

• Travel: Up to 15%.
• Location: The Woodlands, Texas.
• Work Authorization: Must have unrestricted right to work in the U.S.

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