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SI Group · 4 months ago

Sr. Director - Strategic Sourcing

1790 Hughes Landing Blvd, The Woodlands, TX, 77380, US

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

SI Group is committed to empowering employees to create value in a safety-oriented environment. The Sr. Director - Strategic Sourcing will lead a high-performing procurement team, driving supplier value creation and cost efficiency while managing strategic supplier relationships and aligning with broader business goals.

Chemicals

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with long-term business objectives, anticipating market shifts, supply risks, and industry disruption

Lead major initiatives that optimize procurement value delivery, improve agility, and support enterprise competitiveness

Build and manage strategic supplier frameworks that foster transparency, innovation, and long-term value

Cultivate supplier partnerships that align with sustainability, regulatory, and commercial goals across multiple spend categories

Partner with the Pricing Excellence team and IT to champion the use of digital tools, market intelligence platforms, and predictive analytics to enhance sourcing decisions and performance

Translate complex market data into actionable insights for category strategies and supplier negotiations

Develop financial models and procurement strategies that optimize cost, mitigate supply risks, and ensure business continuity

Integrate procurement risk management into the broader enterprise risk framework, ensuring proactive resilience planning

Lead complex negotiations with strategic suppliers, securing favorable commercial outcomes while fostering mutual partnership

Serve as a key point of contact for senior leadership, influencing sourcing decisions and ensuring stakeholder alignment

Drive the implementation of procurement best practices, project management frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives

Manage cross-functional initiatives to improve procurement effectiveness and operational delivery

Inspire and mentor a team of sourcing professionals, promoting a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence

Position procurement as a strategic driver of product quality, cost competitiveness, and business impact

Qualification

Strategic sourcingSupplier relationship managementFinancial modelingNegotiation skillsAdvanced analyticsProject managementTeam leadershipStakeholder engagementCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsConflict resolution

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or a Business-related field

Minimum of 10 years of progressive procurement or sourcing leadership experience

Direct experience purchasing raw materials in the chemical industry required

Deep expertise in raw materials procurement, with a strong understanding of global pricing and market dynamics

Proven ability to manage strategic supplier relationships and negotiate high-value, long-term contracts

Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills in a global environment

Strong financial and analytical skills with a track record of delivering measurable results

Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement abilities

Solid understanding of cost-saving strategies and value creation in procurement

Benefits

Physical Health benefits including competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision packages, company contribution to Health Savings Account, cash incentive for Annual Physical and reimbursement

Financial Wellness opportunities including company paid life insurance and disability plans, 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match, and certified Financial Planning & Investment services

Mental Health benefits including generous Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Bonding Leave, and much more!