Category Lead

Huntsman International LLC

The Woodlands, TX, US
5+ years strategic purchasing experience
Direct material contract negotiation skills
Chemical industry background required
This role is responsible for leading strategic sourcing and category management activities for raw materials across the Americas region

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for leading strategic sourcing and category management activities for raw materials across the Americas region.
  • The position drives cost competitiveness, supply security, and supplier performance while ensuring alignment with Huntsman's overall business objectives.
  • Candidates must possess an unrestricted right to work in the United States and have a minimum of five years of experience in the chemical industry.

Matching Summary

This role is responsible for leading strategic sourcing and category management activities for raw materials across the Americas region.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years strategic purchasing experience
  • Direct material contract negotiation skills
  • Chemical industry background required
  • Global supply chain risk mitigation
  • Cost synergy initiative leadership

Nice-to-have

  • AI-enabled procurement analytics tools
  • CPM certification or MBA degree
  • Geopolitical risk navigation experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Data-driven market trend analysis

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
  • Unrestricted right to work in the United States
  • 5+ years of experience in strategic purchasing within the chemical industry

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted right to work in the US

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