Category manager 2-speciality materials

Category Manager – Specialty Materials Develop procurement strategies at a regional category level for a total annual spend of 10‑30 million USD of direct materials, leveraging value chain analysis to identify opportunities to optimize value across the supply base and align procurement decisions with business needs. Actively engage with key stakeholders from relevant Business Lines and sites to understand business and technical requirements, incorporating them into the supplier selection and decision‑making process and building long‑term partnerships with key suppliers. Explore cost reduction opportunities and establish a total‑cost‑of‑ownership approach internally and with external suppliers, actively working to improve commercial terms in line with the company’s financial objectives. Identify, assess and mitigate supply risks within the category, including supply continuity, price volatility and supplier dependency risks, ensuring appropriate contingency measures are in place. Collaborate with stakeholders across all levels of the organization, including a mature procurement team, senior management, site functions and suppliers in North America, and drive and contribute to regional and local continuous‑improvement projects. Report to the Regional Procurement Manager in the Americas Region. Expectations International procurement team and cross‑functional collaboration. Travel 15–20% within the United States. Qualifications Bachelor or Masters Degree in a business‑related area or industry, or equivalent work experience. Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in strategic and operational procurement. Good understanding of regional chemical market dynamics and ability to apply critical thinking to develop effective procurement strategies that balance value with risk mitigation. Strong negotiation skills. Ability to build and manage stakeholder relationships, ensuring smooth collaboration internally and externally. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage people at all levels of the organization in a multicultural setting. Ability to resolve conflicts and build organizational alignment. Proficiency in applying value chain thinking to category strategy, identifying levers to create and capture value across the supply chain. Ability to identify and assess supply risks and define appropriate mitigation actions to ensure supply continuity and business resilience. Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Fluency in English; additional languages are an asset. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nouryon