Sr. Specialist Strategic Sourcing Buyer

Huntsman
Brazil
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Procurement & SourcingExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Professionalism","Teamwork","Negotiation","Financial acumen","Compliance orientation"]

Lead indirect sourcing categories for Huntsman’s Brazil operations and support additional sourcing initiatives across North America and LATAM. Collect and analyze business requirements, cost drivers, supplier capabilities, and industry trends to develop sourcing strategies that optimize value while ensuring supply and quality. Negotiate and create supplier agreements, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with procurement policies, legal guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

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Huntsman
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Sr. Specialist Strategic Sourcing Buyer

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Job Summary

Lead indirect sourcing categories for Huntsman’s Brazil operations and support additional sourcing initiatives across North America and LATAM. Collect and analyze business requirements, cost drivers, supplier capabilities, and industry trends to develop sourcing strategies that optimize value while ensuring supply and quality. Negotiate and create supplier agreements, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with procurement policies, legal guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
Location: Brazil
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead indirect sourcing categories for Brazil operations and support additional sourcing initiatives in North America and LATAM.
  • •Support Indirect Procurement Manager in implementing and managing indirect category strategies through Huntsman’s Strategic Sourcing methodology.
  • •Collect and analyze business requirements, cost drivers, supplier capabilities, and industry trends to develop value-optimizing sourcing strategies.
  • •Negotiate supply agreements and contracts, and create supplier agreements in line with legal guidelines and internal procedures.
  • •Lead supplier relationship management programs for indirect categories under the Indirect Procurement Manager’s supervision and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
Travel: Medium travel

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
  • •5+ years of related experience with a college degree (or 10+ years of highly relevant experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree).
  • •Strong preference for C.P.M., CPSM, CPSD, CPCM, or CCCM certifications (CSCP, CPIM, CLTD, and other related certifications are a plus).
  • •Fluency in English required (working knowledge of Spanish preferred).
  • •Advanced skills in Windows, Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, graphs), PowerBI, and PowerPoint; working knowledge of SAP and Ariba strongly preferred.
Experience:5+ years
Education:Bachelor's in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
Skills:ProfessionalismTeamworkNegotiationFinancial acumenCompliance orientation
Certifications:C.P.M.CPSMCPSDCPCMCCCMCSCPCPIMCLTD
Languages:EnglishSpanish
Tech Stack:WindowsExcelPowerBIPowerPointSAPAriba

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

Huntsman
Huntsman is a global manufacturer of differentiated and specialty chemicals used in industries such as construction, textiles, automotive, and consumer products. It develops and supplies performance materials, polyurethanes, and advanced chemical solutions worldwide.
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 5M to 10M
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: The Woodlands, United States
Founded: 1970
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