Global Sourcing Specialist, Raw Materials

Job overview

The Global Sourcing Specialist, Raw Materials role is onsite in Houston, TX. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Sterling Specialty Chemicals’ specialty chemical manufacturing operations. The role develops international sourcing strategies and supplier relationships, runs competitive bidding and negotiations, and evaluates logistics, tariffs, and total landed costs. Its purpose is to reduce raw-material costs while maintaining product quality and reliable supply.

What you'll do

• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop international suppliers of specialty chemical raw materials
• manage RFQs, RFPs, tenders, bid comparisons, and supplier negotiations
• assess international logistics, import requirements, tariffs, and total landed costs
• coordinate supplier qualification with Quality, R&D, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams
• track savings, supplier performance, and supply risks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

global sourcing

raw materials

chemical procurement

international suppliers

competitive bidding

supplier negotiations

import logistics

tariff analysis

land-cost analysis

houston tx

sterling specialty chemicals

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

International chemical sourcing, competitive bidding, import logistics, tariff analysis, and landed-cost modeling.

About the employer

Sterling Specialty Chemicals US LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing. Sector: 32.