Zenith Search Partners ยท 3 weeks ago
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yrZenith Search Partners is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join a fast-growing specialty chemicals organization in Indianapolis. This high-impact role focuses on raw-material sourcing, supplier strategy, cost analysis, and market intelligence, requiring strong analytical skills and the ability to influence decisions across various teams.
ChemicalHuman ResourcesRecruiting
Hiring Manager
Chris L Yee
Responsibilities
Leading strategic sourcing efforts for raw materials used across multiple business units
Researching, vetting, and onboarding new domestic and international suppliers
Supporting supplier negotiations through cost modeling, benchmarking, and market analysis
Tracking commodity trends, tariffs, and cost drivers that impact pricing and availability
Preparing sourcing recommendations, cost breakdowns, and supplier comparisons for leadership
Acting as a go-to resource for specific materials, markets, or supplier categories
Collaborating cross-functionally with logistics, technical teams, product management, and executives
Supporting forecasting initiatives and providing market intelligence tied to supply and pricing risk
Qualification
Required
Experience in strategic sourcing or purchasing of raw materials, chemicals, or industrial goods
Demonstrated ability to evaluate suppliers, analyze costs, and support sourcing decisions
Strong analytical skills related to pricing, cost structures, and landed-cost considerations
Comfort picking up the phone to work directly with suppliers
Ability to operate independently in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
Willingness to work on-site in the Indianapolis area
Preferred
Exposure to specialty chemicals, additives, polymers, or advanced materials
International sourcing experience
Familiarity with tariffs, Incoterms, or global supply-chain dynamics
ERP experience (any modern system; flexibility matters more than brand)
Benefits
Target annual bonus opportunity
Company
Zenith Search Partners
Zenith Search Partners is a chemical industry recruitment firm.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase