Huntsman Corporation · 1 week ago
Purchasing Manager - Raw Materials
The Woodlands, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHuntsman Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Manager – Raw Materials to support their Global Purchasing Division. This role involves leading procurement activities for chemical raw materials and energy categories, focusing on strategic sourcing, cost reduction, and supplier relationship management.
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Responsibilities
Lead sourcing for high-spend chemical and/or energy commodities with a focus on cost reduction and value creation
Develop and execute multi-year strategic sourcing plans aligned with business goals, including Make vs. Buy decisions, product substitution, and standardization
Negotiate and manage complex supply agreements to maximize profitability and ensure supply continuity
Maintain deep market insight into U.S. and global chemical and energy markets
Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, and Technology teams to drive total cost of ownership improvements
Manage supplier relationships and develop strategic alliances across the extended supply chain
Execute procurement activities including contract negotiation, supplier onboarding, and SAP data accuracy
Provide consistent pricing and trend data for budgeting and forecasting
Influence internal stakeholders to ensure procurement delivers measurable business value
Formulate and execute risk mitigation strategies for high-impact commodities
Qualification
Required
The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field
5+ years of relevant experience in procurement, chemicals, oil & gas, or related industries
Proven success in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management
Strong knowledge of U.S. energy and chemicals markets
Demonstrated ability to deliver results in strategic sourcing and cost optimization initiatives
Commercial Acumen – Strategic thinker with a strong business orientation
Negotiation & Influence – Skilled in managing complex supplier and stakeholder relationships
Analytical & Problem-Solving – Data-driven decision-maker with market intelligence expertise
Communication & Collaboration – Excellent communicator and cross-functional team player
Preferred
Experience in commodity chemicals or energy trading and derivatives, including contract management
Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP), MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Power BI, or project management tools
Company
Huntsman Corporation
Welcome to Huntsman, where we're not just a global chemical company; we're a community of innovators committed to shaping a sustainable future.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.55B2024-09-24Post Ipo Debt· $350M
2022-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2014-06-02Acquired
Leadership Team
Peter Huntsman
Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer
Amy Smedley
Execitive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
Recent News
2025-12-05
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