Global Category Manager Chemicals (m/f/d)
Core
Strategic leadership for global procurement of printing inks, paints, coatings, adhesives, and chemical raw materials to optimize supplier portfolios and ensure supply chain resilience.
Role type
Senior Global Category Manager (Procurement)
Builds
Global sourcing strategy and resilient supply networks for chemical raw materials
Domain
Chemicals / Industrial Procurement
Required skills
strategic sourcing, international contract negotiation, global market analysis, risk management, supply chain resilience, supplier relationship management, standardization
Preferred skills
fluency in additional languages, international travel
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Develop and implement global sourcing strategy for chemicals; Analyze global market and pricing trends to identify savings; Manage strategic supplier relationships and lead RFQ/RFP processes; Identify and mitigate supply, price, and compliance risks; Collaborate with Operations, R&D, and Sustainability teams; Drive standardization and best-practice sharing across regions
Seniority
Senior, strategic leadership