Job Description
Job Description
Our client is a leading specialty chemicals company with a global footprint and annual revenue exceeding $2.3 billion . They manufacture high-performance chemicals, including advanced coatings, specialty polymers, and functional additives , serving industries such as automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods . The company is committed to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability in their global supply chain.
Role Overview:
The Global Category Manager – Raw Materials will be responsible for defining and executing global sourcing strategies for critical raw materials. This role requires deep expertise in supplier management, cost optimization, and market analysis, with a focus on ensuring supply continuity and mitigating risk. The successful candidate will collaborate with regional procurement teams, R&D, and operations , and drive category strategies that deliver cost savings and supply resilience across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement global category strategies for raw materials, aligned with overall business objectives.
- Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management for key raw material categories worldwide.
- Conduct market analysis, benchmark pricing, and track trends to identify cost-saving and risk mitigation opportunities.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Operations, Quality, and Finance, to ensure sourcing strategies meet business and technical requirements.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key global suppliers to ensure continuity of supply, quality standards, and innovation partnerships.
- Monitor supplier performance and compliance with contractual, regulatory, and sustainability standards.
- Drive strategic cost optimization initiatives without compromising quality or supply security.
- Collaborate with regional procurement teams to ensure alignment and best practice sharing across markets.
- Provide regular reporting and insights on category performance, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership.
- Participate in supplier audits, risk assessments, and global sourcing projects as required.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Chemistry, or Engineering; MBA preferred.
- Minimum of 8–12 years’ experience in procurement, category management, or supply chain within specialty chemicals or related manufacturing industries.
- Proven experience managing raw material categories at a global level , including supplier negotiation and contract management.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with ability to translate market insights into actionable sourcing strategies.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across cultures and regions.
- Willingness to travel internationally to meet suppliers and support global initiatives.
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