Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations

• and that's exactly what you can do joining us! You'll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who
• as part of one of the world's leading coating resins companies
• serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

Position overview We are looking for a motivated and commercially minded Sourcing Specialist at an early stage in their career who is eager to grow into a strategic sourcing role. This is an exciting opportunity to build strong foundations in procurement while working alongside experienced Sourcing Managers and gaining hands-on exposure to supplier negotiations, market dynamics, and contract management. In this role, you will gradually take ownership of sourcing activities for key raw materials, contributing directly to business competitiveness. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and the Business Unit, helping to generate valuable insights on market trends, pricing, and supply risks while developing your ability to make sound commercial decisions. This position manages an annual spend of approximately

USD 10-20

million and is designed as a clear development pathway toward a Sourcing Manager role. If you are curious about how markets work, enjoy taking initiative, and are excited to learn in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Responsibilities Develop and implement sourcing strategies through Request For Proposal (RFP) and supplier negotiations, optimizing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) while ensuring security of supply. Build cost models and support negotiation preparation to drive informed commercial decisions. Monitor contract performance, pricing formulas, and savings delivery, while supporting or leading quarterly supplier performance reviews. Collaborate with operations and logistics teams to implement sourcing decisions effectively. Deliver cost savings targets by applying sourcing strategies and TCO principles. Analyze market trends, feedstock dynamics, and supply-demand balances, providing regular insights and risk assessments to the team. Participate in supplier interactions, performance tracking, and business reviews, gradually taking ownership of selected suppliers and negotiations. Partner with cross-functional teams (supply chain, manufacturing, and finance) to support forecasting, price variance analysis, and risk mitigation, including leading change management processes (MOC) for raw materials and new suppliers. Required skills and experience 2-4 years of relevant experience within direct procurement in a chemical manufacturing environment. Understanding of chemical markets, key feedstocks, and value chains is desirable. Experience with SAP and Ariba Sourcing is considered a strong plus. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, Supply Chain, or a related field. Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools. Fluency in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus. Strong analytical skills (advanced Excel or equivalent). Strong communication and problem-solving skills. We offer We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career. Equal Employment Opportunity allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.

Pay:

$75,000.00

• $120,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Alpharetta, GA 30009