Sourcing Specialist - Chemicals / Raw Materials
At a glance
Mid-level Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at allnex. Alpharetta · no salary stated · we estimate $77,000–$137,500 across the United States.
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What you'll do
- Build sourcing plans for raw materials, using RFPs and supplier negotiations to balance total cost with dependable supply
- Prepare cost models and negotiation materials so commercial decisions are based on clear analysis
- Track contract terms, pricing formulas and savings, and help run quarterly supplier reviews
- Assess market shifts, feedstock conditions and supply-demand balances, then share risks and insights with the team
- Coordinate sourcing changes with operations, logistics and other teams, including raw-material and supplier change processes
What you bring
- You have two to four years of direct procurement experience in chemical manufacturing
- You hold a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, chemistry, supply chain or a related discipline
- You communicate fluently in written and spoken English and work confidently with Microsoft Office
- You bring strong analytical ability, including advanced Excel or an equivalent tool
Who this fits
This role suits someone early in a procurement career who wants to grow toward strategic sourcing while learning from experienced sourcing managers. You’ll gradually take responsibility for selected suppliers and negotiations, with an annual spend of approximately USD 10-20 million.
From the employer
Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations – and that’s exactly what you can do joining us!
Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.
Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.
You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.
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Position overview
We are looking for a motivated and commercially minded Sourcing Specialist at an early stage in their career who is eager to grow into a strategic sourcing role. This is an exciting opportunity to build strong foundations in procurement while working alongside experienced Sourcing Managers and gaining hands-on exposure to supplier negotiations, market dynamics, and contract management.
In this role, you will gradually take ownership of sourcing activities for key raw materials, contributing directly to business competitiveness. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and the Business Unit, helping to generate valuable insights on market trends, pricing, and supply risks while developing your ability to make sound commercial decisions.
This position manages an annual spend of approximately USD 10–20 million and is designed as a clear development pathway toward a Sourcing Manager role. If you are curious about how markets work, enjoy taking initiative, and are excited to learn in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies through Request For Proposal (RFP) and supplier negotiations, optimizing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) while ensuring security of supply.
- Build cost models and support negotiation preparation to drive informed commercial decisions.
- Monitor contract performance, pricing formulas, and savings delivery, while supporting or leading quarterly supplier performance reviews.
- Collaborate with operations and logistics teams to implement sourcing decisions effectively.
- Deliver cost savings targets by applying sourcing strategies and TCO principles.
- Analyze market trends, feedstock dynamics, and supply-demand balances, providing regular insights and risk assessments to the team.
- Participate in supplier interactions, performance tracking, and business reviews, gradually taking ownership of selected suppliers and negotiations.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (supply chain, manufacturing, and finance) to support forecasting, price variance analysis, and risk mitigation, including leading change management processes (MOC) for raw materials and new suppliers.
Required skills and experience
- 2–4 years of relevant experience within direct procurement in a chemical manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of chemical markets, key feedstocks, and value chains is desirable.
- Experience with SAP and Ariba Sourcing is considered a strong plus.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.
- Strong analytical skills (advanced Excel or equivalent).
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
We offer
We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.Equal Employment Opportunity
allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.
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