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Buckman · 8 hours ago

VP, Strategic Sourcing

Memphis, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Buckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company headquartered in Memphis, TN, committed to safeguarding the environment and promoting sustainable development. The VP, Strategic Sourcing is responsible for setting and executing global sourcing strategies, optimizing spend, and strengthening supplier relationships to drive innovation and value creation.

Manufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of global sourcing and procurement objectives, philosophies, and organizational vision

Align sourcing initiatives with organization-wide goals through cross-functional collaboration with business leaders, supply chain, commercial, digital, and product technology teams

Champion Buckman’s change management methodology to embed sourcing strategy into broader transformation efforts

Shape and sustain a high-performing global sourcing team that delivers measurable business impact

Direct global teams responsible for sourcing major direct materials and contract-manufactured products

Establish global strategies for key categories to mitigate risk, ensure quality and delivery, and drive cost and product advantages

Facilitate global team formation and leadership to ensure regional needs are met with a unified sourcing approach

Maintain oversight of direct and indirect spend, ensuring strategic leverage across regions

Build and manage relationships with suppliers who contribute to Buckman’s technology innovation and financial performance

Serve as the face of Buckman to suppliers, representing internal stakeholder needs and expectations

Ensure effective communication between suppliers, internal customers, and procurement teams to maintain alignment and responsiveness

Provide expert counsel on supplier selection, negotiation, and performance forecasting

Drive breakthrough value creation through co-developed initiatives with business units

Ensure application of financial controls and compliance with internal procedures across sourcing operations

Implement performance management systems that link individual accountability to business outcomes and rewards

Promote a culture of ownership and continuous improvement within the sourcing team

Identify and engage suppliers capable of delivering differentiated technologies and market agility

Co-create innovation roadmaps with suppliers to support Buckman’s product and service evolution

Leverage category leaders to amplify supplier influence and drive strategic outcomes

Monitor and adapt sourcing strategies to capture emerging trends and opportunities globally

Qualification

Global sourcing strategiesSupplier relationship managementFinancial acumenOperational excellenceIndustry knowledgeStakeholder managementAccountabilityAction orientedCultivates innovationCommunication skillsStrategic mindset