SI Group · 20 hours ago
Director - Sourcing
The Woodlands, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expSI Group is a global leader in innovative technology of performance additives and chemical intermediates. The Director – Sourcing will lead the global procurement organization, defining and executing sourcing strategies while managing a team and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize cost, quality, and risk management.
Chemicals
Responsibilities
Define and lead the overall procurement strategy, ensuring strong alignment with corporate objectives and delivering long-term competitive advantage
Provide leadership and oversight for complex, high-value negotiations across multiple spend categories, balancing commercial outcomes with risk management
Apply deep and broad market intelligence to inform sourcing decisions and support business strategy and performance
Lead supplier relationship management across categories, strengthening partnerships, driving performance, and mitigating supply and operational risk
Drive the development and strategic use of procurement analytics and data insights to improve decision-making, transparency, and results
Manage procurement budgets and performance, demonstrating strong financial acumen and contributing to enterprise-level financial goals
Build and maintain trusted relationships with executive and senior stakeholders, influencing strategic decisions and acting as a key business advisor
Oversee procurement risk governance, ensuring a consistent, proactive approach across all sourcing and supplier activities
Sponsor and provide strategic direction for key procurement initiatives and projects, ensuring alignment with business priorities and effective resource allocation
Lead, develop, and inspire the procurement organization, fostering a high-performing, accountable, and collaborative culture
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemistry or Engineering or Business-related discipline
Minimum of 15 years within the chemical industry with at least 10 years of procurement experience
Minimum of 3 years as a people leader, experience can include leading projects or cross functional teams
Experience purchasing raw materials in the chemical industry
Familiarity with procurement systems. SAP experience preferred
Preferred
Experience working within energy markets is a plus
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!
Company
SI Group
At SI Group, we create smart chemistry that solves global challenges and makes great things possible.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rustom Jilla
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Farnell
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Sustainability Officer
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