Category Manager 1
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Supply Chain & Logistics
About the Role
In your future role as a Category Manager, you will lead strategic product-related procurement projects with a total annual value of 50 to 100 million USD. You will work with a mature global procurement team, suppliers, site planners, and senior management to drive and lead global continuous improvement initiatives. The role focuses exclusively on strategic sourcing of raw materials within the Procurement function of the EMEIA region.
Responsibilities- Develop and execute category strategies at a regional or global level.
- Analyze data, understand interdependencies, and develop strategies that support the business strategy.
- Actively engage with stakeholders from different Business Lines to understand requirements and incorporate them into supplier selection and decision-making.
- Align technical and commercial requirements, secure total costs, and foster long‑term partnerships with key suppliers.
- Identify cost‑reduction opportunities, establish a total cost of ownership approach internally and with external suppliers.
- Improve commercial terms with suppliers and support the company’s financial objectives by minimizing spending.
- Collaborate with a global procurement team and report directly to the Procurement Director of the EMEIA region.
- Minimum 5 years of procurement experience in strategic procurement and category management.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree related to the industry.
- Advanced strategic thinking and extensive negotiation experience.
- Strong analytical skills and comprehensive experience with international sourcing across high‑complexity regions.
- Strong stakeholder management and ability to build robust internal and external relationships.
- Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
- Travel of 15–20% expected.
Nouryon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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