NAM Category Specialist, Efficiency and Process Improvement

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.

NAM Category Specialist Efficiency & Process Improvement

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 NAM Category Specialist you will

• Generate and implement efficient sourcing and category management strategies in areas of responsibility.
• Estimate risks and apply risk minimizing techniques.
• Implement and improve the sourcing standard processes the required culture and sourcing continuous improvement programs.
• Identify best practices and benchmarks and ensure deployment within areas of responsibility.
• Develop and maintain in-depth market knowledge within areas of responsibility.
• Research and anticipate shifts in the negotiation power of suppliers.
• Travel up to 5% within the region

We believe you bring

• A minimum of 5 years experience in procurement and / or operations roles.
• Fluency in oral and written English.
• Education: University Bachelors or Masters degree level preferably in Business Administration Engineering Logistics Supply chain.
• Good understanding of the Supply Chain and Manufacturing functions: strategy processes systems and organization.
• Experience (direct / indirect) dealing with sales and customer service organizations.
• Change management: managing improvement programs with diverse teams as well as the cultural aspects of the change to be delivered.
• Strong Project management experience with lean management methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma.
• Experience in Sourcing including Strategic Sourcing Methodology and contract management.

Great if you have

• Background in purchasing and/or manufacturing.
• Background in developing procurement processes and putting in place best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship networking and communication skills.
• Proactive approach.
• Problem-solving attitude.

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!

We encourage you as a valued Nouryon employee to share talents from your network to help us to bring in new talent through our new Employee Referral Program! Bringing new skilled people with a great mindset is beneficial for both you and Nouryon. All info you need to make a referral is here. Join us in growing Nouryon!

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.