The Strategic Sourcing Manager – Corporate Services is responsible for establishing and driving procurement strategies across key corporate categories including HR, Travel, Finance, Marketing, and Communications. This role partners closely with business leadership to align sourcing initiatives with the Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Plan.
You will lead category strategies to optimize total cost of ownership, improve working capital, enhance supplier performance, and ensure supply continuity. The role requires managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Strategy & Planning
• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with Annual Operating Plans and long-term business objectives
• Drive sourcing strategies that support business growth, innovation, and new program introductions
• Lead category planning through spend analysis, benchmarking, and market intelligence
Category Management (Corporate Services)
• Manage procurement across:
• HR services (recruitment, benefits, training)
• Travel & expense (TMCs, airlines, hotels)
• Finance services (consulting, audit, outsourcing)
• Marketing (agencies, media, digital services)
• Communications (PR, branding, internal comms)
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and cost structures to identify value opportunities
Supplier Management
• Lead supplier selection, RFIs/RFQs, negotiations, and contract execution
• Build strong relationships with key supplier leadership teams
• Monitor and manage supplier performance to ensure quality, cost, and service delivery
Cost & Working Capital Optimization
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and achieve lowest total cost of ownership
• Improve working capital through:
• Payment term negotiations
• Payment cycle optimization
• Demand and contract optimization
• Identify and eliminate sole/single-source risks
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with HR, Finance, Marketing, Communications, Legal, and Operations teams
• Ensure alignment with internal stakeholders and business priorities
• Support site-level and enterprise-wide procurement initiatives
Operations & Compliance
• Support procurement escalations, reporting, and reconciliation activities
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements (including import/export where applicable)
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma principles
YOU MUST HAVE
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 4+ years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing
• Proficiency in English
WE VALUE
• Experience sourcing corporate services (HR, Travel, Marketing, Finance, Communications)
• Experience working in cross-functional or site-based teams
• Project management and/or contract management experience
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, PMP, CSCP, Six Sigma)
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP), eSourcing tools, and procurement platforms
• Experience leading supplier negotiations and managing complex contracts
• Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Master’s Degree (MBA or related field preferred)
Key Competencies
• Strategic thinking and execution
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Stakeholder management
• Analytical and financial skills
• Supplier relationship management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
About Solstice Advanced Materials
Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree
- 4+ years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing
- Proficiency in English
- Experience sourcing corporate services (HR, Travel, Marketing, Finance, Communications)
- Project management and/or contract management experience
- Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, PMP, CSCP, Six Sigma)
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP), eSourcing tools, and procurement platforms
- Experience leading supplier negotiations and managing complex contracts
- Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
- Master's Degree (MBA or related field)
What We Do
Solstice, part of Kin + Carta, is a modern software engineering firm that helps Fortune 500 companies seize new opportunities through world-changing digital solutions. As strategists and consultants, we help organizations evolve their digital strategy to solve mission-critical problems. As designers and developers, we build incredible hardware and software solutions that transcend a standalone product and transform an organization’s relationship with its customers. As instructors and coaches, we help companies transform from the inside out by adopting a high-speed culture of innovation. We’re strategists, researchers, designers, and engineers hell-bent on changing the way the world does business. We’re headquartered in Chicago and have delivery offices in New York, London, and Buenos Aires. For more information about Solstice, visit solstice.com
