Huntsman Corporation · 11 hours ago
Procurement Director - America, Raw Materials
USA - Texas - Houston - The Woodlands - Corporate Office
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expHuntsman Corporation is seeking a Procurement Director – Americas, Raw Materials to support the Global Procurement function located in The Woodlands, Texas. This strategic leadership role involves defining and executing the long-term raw materials procurement strategy across Huntsman’s Americas manufacturing network, driving cost competitiveness and supply resilience while ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.
AgricultureAutomotiveChemicalChemical EngineeringConstructionManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and execute long-term procurement strategies for key raw material categories across the Americas
Lead regional and globally linked sourcing initiatives to improve margins, enhance supply continuity, and optimize total cost of ownership
Partner closely with Operations, Business Centers, Supply Chain, R&D, Finance, EH&S, QA, and global procurement leadership to ensure alignment with business needs
Lead complex, high-value negotiations, including multi-year term agreements and spot supply contracts
Leverage global buying power through close coordination with global procurement teams
Maintain deep market intelligence on feedstocks, chemical markets, and energy trends to inform business decisions and mitigate risk
Provide senior leadership with reporting, insights, and presentations on supplier performance, market dynamics, and supply risks
Build and manage strategic, multi-level supplier relationships to ensure quality, performance, and risk mitigation
Ensure procurement activities comply with ISO, SOX, and Huntsman purchasing policies and procedures
Drive standardized sourcing methodologies and best practices across categories and teams
Lead, mentor, and develop the Americas procurement team, fostering a culture of collaboration, agility, and strategic thinking
Qualification
Required
The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Engineering, Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field required
10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing, or commercial roles within the chemical industry
Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and influencing within a matrixed organization
Strong commercial and financial acumen
Advanced negotiation and influencing skills at an executive and enterprise level
Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to translate market insights into business decisions
Executive-level communication and presentation capabilities
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive organizational change
Results-oriented leadership style with a focus on value creation and risk management
Preferred
Experience with commodity chemicals and/or energy markets
Proficiency with SAP, Power BI, and advanced analytics tools
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certification or progress toward certification
Change management experience supporting enterprise-wide initiatives
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
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
Anthony Hankins
Chief executive officer for Asia Pacific
Peter Huntsman
Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-12-05
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