• Develop and execute a sourcing strategy for Specialty Chemicals in partnership with our global team, to achieve cost savings and drive operational efficiencies • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure consistent and reliable supply of high-quality products and services • Identify new supplier opportunities and negotiate favorable terms and conditions to drive cost savings • Establish and manage supplier performance metrics and KPIs to drive continuous improvement, and ensure supplier compliance with ethical, legal, and environmental standards • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to ensure alignment and achievement of sourcing goals • Manage a team of Category Managers , providing leadership, coaching, and development opportunities to drive high performance • Stay current with industry trends and developments and proactively identify opportunities to enhance the organization's sourcing capabilities • Identify procurement processes and policies for alignment at the country, region, and global levels • Ensure sourcing strategies support working capital goals of the business • Build partnerships with Engineering and Project teams to support new product development and introductions • Where appropriate, develop the procurement strategy for each project • Collaboratively perform make/buy analysis to help guide sound insourcing/outsourcing outcomes • Expand RFQ process to ensure relevant stakeholder, technical, and end-user reviews are incorporated, and recorded in the review and decision-making process • Evaluate and monitor contract performance following placement to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize supply chain disruptions and ensure business continuity • Conduct market analysis and leverage industry intels to identify potential opportunities and risks in the global sourcing landscape • Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure sourcing activities comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards • Manage vendor selection and qualification processes to ensure that all suppliers meet the company's quality standards, pricing expectations, and delivery requirements • Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging and implementing best practices across the sourcing function • Work closely with the finance team to develop and manage budgets and forecasts for sourcing activities