Manager, Chemicals Procurement

Tate & Lyle

Manager of Chemicals Procurement responsible for strategic sourcing and supplier performance in chemicals business areas. Leading initiatives for cost savings and operational effectiveness in a sustainable company.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeDecatur • Illinois, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $118,348 - $147,935 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage Procurement Strategies
Build and implement multi-year sourcing strategies that deliver cost savings, risk mitigation, and long-term value aligned with business objectives
Establishes the strategic vision and guiding principles for the category across all regions
Lead Strategic Sourcing and Negotiation Activities
Lead high level, complex bids, and contract negotiations to secure best total value, quality, and performance across suppliers and regions
Manage Supplier and Partner Relationships
Establish performance review cadences with key suppliers to drive accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Provide Market and Risk Intelligence
Lead market and risk intelligence for the category by delivering forward-looking insights on market dynamics, commodity pricing, and supply chain vulnerabilities
Provide strategic guidance that empowers executive and operational decision-making
Ensure Compliance and Contract Management Excellence
Oversee contract lifecycle management to ensure adherence to legal, safety, sustainability, and ethical standards
Manage sourcing strategies for process chemicals, ingredients, and commodities in volatile markets
Oversee price risk management, including hedging exposure through OTC financial tools
Partner with R&D, Quality, and Production to align materials with formulation and process needs
Engage and Align with Key Stakeholders
Collaborate across business units and functions to align category strategies with organizational priorities and operational needs
Lead and Drive Performance
Set clear expectations, monitor results, and hold the team accountable for delivering against goals
Develop Talent and Capability
Coach and support team members to build skills, enhance performance, and enable long-term growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field (required)
5–7 years of procurement or category management experience (required)
Proven success developing and executing strategic sourcing strategies across various spend categories (required)
Experience in listed categories (preferred)
Prior exposure to senior leadership and executive-level stakeholder management (preferred)
Deep understanding of global chemical and commodity markets, including price risk management and hedging strategies
Experience in chemical sourcing, logistics, and compliance with REACH/TSCA and other regulatory frameworks.
Proven analytical and financial acumen to manage volatility and optimize total cost of supply.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Multiple Healthcare plan choices
Dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
Paid holidays & vacation
Floating days off
Parental leave for new parents
Employee resource groups
Learning & development programs
Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurement strategiessourcing strategiescontract negotiationssupplier relationship managementmarket intelligencerisk managementcontract lifecycle managementprice risk managementhedging strategiesanalytical skills

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcoachingperformance managementstrategic thinkingcommunicationaccountabilitydecision-makinginnovationteam development