Join Us and Redefine What Smart Sourcing Looks Like At Verdant Specialty Solutions, we’re a global specialty chemical company serving world-leading brands across personal care, home care, energy, and industrial markets. Based in Houston, TX, our growing team combines the agility of a small business with the scale and standards of a global organization. We are seeking a Category Buyer – Chemicals to take ownership of sourcing and procurement across the Petrochemical and Ethylene/Propylene value chains, including solvents, amines, ethylene oxide, and related derivatives. This is an on-site, full-time role within our Procurement organization. What you will do: + Develop and execute category strategies for Chemicals, focusing on cost, quality, supply continuity, and long-term value creation + Conduct market intelligence analysis, including pricing benchmarks, cost-driver assessments, should-cost modeling, and competitive research + Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Product Management, Sales, and Supply Planning to support new product development and drive commercialization success + Lead end-to-end sourcing events such as RFQs and RFPs, manage bid evaluations, and present award recommendations to senior management + Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships to gain market insights, enhance competitive positioning, and map value opportunities across the category + Challenge the status quo by bringing forward new ideas, driving process improvements, and fostering collaborative innovation both internally and externally + Partner with the wider Procurement team to lead and support strategic initiatives and take ownership of new, high-visibility projects, offering meaningful leadership opportunities + Develop dashboards and analytical insights using SAP and business intelligence tools to support data-driven procurement decisions Requirements What we are looking for: + 2-3+ years of experience in procurement or category management with experience of developing category strategies + STEM degree with strong finance and analytical capabilities preferred + Strong experience using SAP, BI tools, and Excel + Hands-on, results-driven mindset with strong communication skills Benefits Why you will love it here: + 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. Ready to make your next move? Apply today and let’s win together