Stepan Company is seeking a Director of North America Procurement, Raw Materials to lead sourcing strategy and supplier management for critical direct raw materials supporting the Surfactant and Polymer businesses. This role is accountable for significant annual spend and supply continuity and leads a team of procurement professionals while partnering closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, Legal, and Sustainability teams. The role translates market and business dynamics into effective sourcing decisions that support cost competitiveness, risk mitigation, and long term value creation.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead North America raw materials sourcing strategy and supplier management to ensure cost competitiveness, supply reliability, and sustainability progress.
• Own sourcing decisions for assigned raw material categories, including supplier selection, contracting strategy, pricing mechanisms, and risk trade offs, within estab...