Category Manager 1

Nouryonis aglobalspecialty chemicals leader. Markets and consumers worldwide rely on ouressential solutions to manufacture everyday productssuch aspersonal carecleaning goods paints and coatings agriculture and food pharmaceuticals and building the dedication of approximately 7650 employees with a shared commitment to our customersbusiness growth safetysustainabilityand innovation has resulted in a consistently strong financial performance. We operate in over 80 countries around the world with a portfolio of industry-leading brands.

Category Manager

At Nouryon our global team takes positive action every day to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer societys needs today and in the future.

We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you

In your future role as a Category Manager you will

The role is open within the Procurement function. Your scope will be to run strategic product related procurement projects with a total annual value of 50 to 100 million USD.

You will have exposure to high level business decision making. The chance to work with various stakeholders. Amongst them: a mature global procurement team suppliers site planners & senior management (Directors & Vice Presidents). On top of that the opportunity to drive and lead global continuous improvement projects.
Procurement is organized into three distinct segments covering a broad portfolio of products and services - Direct materials indirect materials & logistics.

This role focuses on strategic sourcing of raw materials only.

You will be working in an international procurement team and reporting directly to the Procurement Director of the EMEIA region.

As a Global Category Manager you make an important contribution to the execution of the business strategy:

• Advanced strategic thinking skills with ability to analyze data understand interdependencies and develop strategies at a regional or global category level.
• Actively engage with key stakeholders from different Business Lines to understand business requirements and incorporate them into the supplier selection and decision making process.
• Work closely with stakeholders to align technical and commercial requirements secure total costs and inculcate long-term partnership with key suppliers.
• Develop category strategies at a regional or global level. Explore cost reduction opportunities and establish a total cost of ownership approach internally and with external suppliers.
• Actively work to improve commercial terms with suppliers identify ways to support minimize spending and reduce cost to support the companys financial objectives.

We believe you bring

• Minimum 5 years procurement experience in strategic procurement and category management.
• Bachelor or masters degree related to the industry.
• Advanced strategic thinking skills & extensive negotiation experience.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Comprehensive experience of working with international sourcing across regions in high complexity environment.
• Strong stakeholder management & capability to build strong internal and external relationships.
• Fluent in English both verbal as well as in writing.
• Travel (15 20 %) is expected.

Good to know

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once its with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process visit: look forward to receiving your application!

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AboutNouryon

If youre looking for your next career move apply today and join Nouryons worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care cleaning paints and coatings agriculture and food pharmaceuticals and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities in a dynamic international diverse and proactive working environment.

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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.

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.