Base Pay Range
$125,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr
Location
Houston, TX (On-site)
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead strategic sourcing strategies for Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) and Capital Expenditure (Capex) categories
- Negotiate complex, high-value contracts that balance cost efficiency, reliability, and innovation
- Manage supplier performance and build long-term partnerships aligned with Verdant's project and operational goals
- Partner with Engineering to advance capital projects through FEL stage gates by driving supplier strategy, cost optimization, and contract execution
- Collaborate globally to align category strategies with business priorities and sustainability objectives
- Stay ahead of market trends, feedstock dynamics, and regulatory shifts across the specialty chemical and energy sectors
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management, ideally in chemicals, oil & gas, or manufacturing
- Strong contract negotiation and financial analysis skills
- Experience using SAP, BI tools, and Excel for data-driven decision-making
- A proactive, self-directed leader who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
Benefits
- Competitive base salary, performance-based incentives
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement savings, and generous PTO
- Career growth opportunities in a dynamic, expanding business
Join a company that's redefining what it means to be "green" in the specialty chemicals industry. Verdant combines decades of technical expertise with a culture of collaboration and growth, giving you the platform to make a measurable impact from day one.
Verdant Specialty Solutions is a dynamic, innovation-driven specialty chemicals company with a global footprint. Born from the McIntyre Group of the 1970s and relaunched in 2021, Verdant combines the agility of a small business with the safety, reliability, and scale of a larger organization, offering personal attention backed by industry-leading manufacturing and technical capabilities. With over 375 product offerings, nine strategic sites across the U.S. and Europe, and a steadfast commitment to sustainability, compliance, and customer‑centric solutions, Verdant brings functional chemistry to life safely, reliably, and responsively.
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