The Sourcing Manager leads the sourcing activities for Energy, Utilities and Technical gases in the Americas region. You will be responsible for implementing the category strategy and managing a portfolio of spend in a matrixed environment. This position is responsible for leading sourcing initiatives with functional business partners for three distinct business sectors within the Americas region, primarily supporting sites in the USA. This role will join the existing global energy and utility sourcing team and will support energy transition strategy development, sourcing of renewable energy options as well as the sourcing and procurement of existing energy, utilities, and industrial gas requirements in America. This includes, but is not limited to, developing sourcing and negotiation strategies for the needed materials at the lowest total cost of ownership, negotiating pricing and supply contracts with existing suppliers, working to develop new supply sources as needed and managing product supply and supplier risk. A relevant role responsibility is unregulated markets continuous follow up, market price developments and to implement the most cost-effective strategy and necessary hedges according to internal guidelines. In fulfilling this role, the Sourcing Manager will be responsible for managing relationships with external suppliers, negotiate complex supply contracts and interface with internal stakeholders in the strategic business units, sustainability, technology, and manufacturing organizations. Responsibilities:Works closely with key stakeholders in business leadership, operations, finance, legal, and across global sourcing to develop effective sourcing, cost reduction and category plans Demonstrates and develops deep market a in the assigned categories and monitors market trends to inform sourcing decisions and make recommendations to business leadership Facilitates supplier exploration, negotiation and contracting processes and ensures contract compliance Builds and manages supplier relationships, performance, risks and contracting based on sourcing strategy and business needs Negotiate and execute supply contracts in line with the product and category strategies​ Leads total cost of ownership savings opportunities and working capital improvements via negotiations with suppliers Assesses product and supplier risk of business interruption and establishes and executes effective mitigation plans Upholds internal and external policies, regulations, and laws Who You Are:Minimum Qualifications:A minimum of bachelor's degree from an internationally recognized university in combination with an MBA or Technical degree would be preferred for this role5-7+ years experience with a successful track-record in Energy & Utilities Sourcing, preferably within the chemicals industry Preferred Qualifcations:Ability to think strategically and execute methodicallyTeam playerYou have a passion for reducing cost and possess strong negotiationSkills: analytical, influencer, change management and problem-solving skills with a strong bias for actionThe successful candidate is not afraid to challenge the status quo Open to anywhere in the US