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Purchasing Manager - Raw Materials

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Purchasing Manager – Raw Materials (The Woodlands, Texas)

Huntsman is seeking a Purchasing Manager – Raw Materials supporting the Global Purchasing Division located in The Woodlands, Texas. This position will report to the PUR Sourcing – Director Purchasing.

Job Scope

The Purchasing Manager – Raw Materials will lead procurement activities across select chemical raw materials and energy categories. This high-impact role combines strategic and tactical sourcing with operational execution, supporting Huntsman’s Americas manufacturing sites and global initiatives. The role offers the opportunity to shape sourcing strategies, optimize costs, and drive long-term value creation.

In summary, as the Purchasing Manager – Raw Materials, you will:

Lead sourcing for high-spend chemical and/or energy commodities with a focus on cost reduction and value creation.
Develop and execute multi-year strategic sourcing plans aligned with business goals, including Make vs. Buy decisions, product substitution, and standardization.
Negotiate and manage complex supply agreements to maximize profitability and ensure supply continuity.
Maintain deep market insight into U.S. and global chemical and energy markets.
Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, and Technology teams to drive total cost of ownership improvements.
Manage supplier relationships and develop strategic alliances across the extended supply chain.
Execute procurement activities including contract negotiation, supplier onboarding, and SAP data accuracy.
Provide consistent pricing and trend data for budgeting and forecasting.
Influence internal stakeholders to ensure procurement delivers measurable business value.
Formulate and execute risk mitigation strategies for high-impact commodities.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

Education required
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field.

Experience required

5+ years of relevant experience in procurement, chemicals, oil & gas, or related industries.
Proven success in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.
Strong knowledge of U.S. energy and chemicals markets.
Demonstrated ability to deliver results in strategic sourcing and cost optimization initiatives.

Skills and knowledge

Commercial Acumen – Strategic thinker with a strong business orientation.
Negotiation & Influence – Skilled in managing complex supplier and stakeholder relationships.
Analytical & Problem-Solving – Data-driven decision-maker with market intelligence expertise.
Communication & Collaboration – Excellent communicator and cross-functional team player.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in commodity chemicals or energy trading and derivatives, including contract management.
Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP), MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Power BI, or project management tools.

Working Environment

Location: The Woodlands, Texas
Travel Requirement: Up to 15%

Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.

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Average salary estimate

$122500 / YEARLY (est.)

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$95000K

$150000K

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