Sr. Director - Strategic Sourcing

At SI Group, we aspire for all employees to live and work to their full potential. We foster a unique environment where each employee is empowered to create value for our business with a commitment to safety and compliance. We promote personal and professional success that aligns with productivity and extraordinary results. Become a Catalyst for Change and help ignite impossible.

The Role: As the Sr. Director - Strategic Sourcing, reporting to the VP of Supply Chain, you will lead a high-performing procurement team responsible for executing sophisticated sourcing strategies across direct global raw materials. You will be responsible for driving supplier value creation, cost efficiency, and supply continuity in alignment with broader business goals. The position plays a critical role in shaping procurement performance, guiding cross-functional collaboration, and managing strategic supplier relationships across diverse markets.

How You Will Make an Impact:

Strategic Procurement Leadership

Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with long-term business objectives, anticipating market shifts, supply risks, and industry disruption

Lead major initiatives that optimize procurement value delivery, improve agility, and support enterprise competitiveness

Supplier Partnership & Relationship Management

Build and manage strategic supplier frameworks that foster transparency, innovation, and long-term valu

Cultivate supplier partnerships that align with sustainability, regulatory, and commercial goals across multiple spend categories

Advanced Analytics & Market Intelligence

Partner with the Pricing Excellence team and IT to champion the use of digital tools, market intelligence platforms, and predictive analytics to enhance sourcing decisions and performance

Translate complex market data into actionable insights for category strategies and supplier negotiations

Financial & Risk Management

Develop financial models and procurement strategies that optimize cost, mitigate supply risks, and ensure business continuity

Integrate procurement risk management into the broader enterprise risk framework, ensuring proactive resilience planning

Negotiation & Stakeholder Influence

Lead complex negotiations with strategic suppliers, securing favorable commercial outcomes while fostering mutual partnership

Serve as a key point of contact for senior leadership, influencing sourcing decisions and ensuring stakeholder alignment

Project & Performance Excellence

Drive the implementation of procurement best practices, project management frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives

Manage cross-functional initiatives to improve procurement effectiveness and operational delivery

Leadership & Team Development

Inspire and mentor a team of sourcing professionals, promoting a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence

Position procurement as a strategic driver of product quality, cost competitiveness, and business impact

Creating Extraordinary Starts With:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or a Business-related field

Minimum of 10 years of progressive procurement or sourcing leadership experience

Direct experience purchasing raw materials in the chemical industry required

Deep expertise in raw materials procurement, with a strong understanding of global pricing and market dynamics

Proven ability to manage strategic supplier relationships and negotiate high-value, long-term contracts

Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills in a global environment

Strong financial and analytical skills with a track record of delivering measurable results

Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement abilities

Solid understanding of cost-saving strategies and value creation in procurement

What We Value:

We strive for all employees to nurture physical, mental and emotional health both personally and professionally. Our commitment to health and wellness centers around prevention, early detection and embracing a healthy lifestyle. Some offerings may vary by role or region, but may include:

Physical Health benefits including competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision packages, company contribution to Health Savings Account, cash incentive for Annual Physical and reimbursement

Financial Wellness opportunities including company paid life insurance and disability plans, 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match, and certified Financial Planning & Investment services

Mental Health benefits including generous Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Bonding Leave, and much more!

About Us

Essential Solutions with Extraordinary Results

SI Group is a global leader in the innovative technology of performance additives, process solutions, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and chemical intermediates. Our solutions are essential to many diverse industries and applications, creating extraordinary results. We drive value by enhancing the quality, performance, and durability of countless items we use every day.

We are on a journey to captivate our customers at every level. Whether that means expanding our capabilities, global reach, or providing new innovations and technologies that create value. Our approach is customized to exceed customer needs and deliver superior performance.