Global Category Manager

Are you a procurement professional who can turn strategy into results? Join Envalior to drive category strategies, deliver TCO savings, lead cross-functional teams, and mitigate supply chain risks while creating value and supporting our long-term business goals.

At Envalior, the future of high-performance materials isn't just being shaped; it's being pioneered. A belief in fostering an environment where every voice is heard and ideas are valued is integral to our culture. Empowerment is the driving force behind our pioneering spirit, allowing our teams to take initiative, explore new solutions, and revel in the thrill of constant innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with Envalior's direct procurement objectives and policies.
• Contribute to Direct Spend strategy development and category planning.
• Define and execute global sourcing strategies using Strategic Sourcing Methodology (SSM).
• Lead cross-functional sourcing teams and provide direction throughout sourcing projects.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop innovative suppliers and sourcing opportunities.
• Conduct market and supplier analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead fact-based supplier negotiations and selection processes.
• Manage contract implementation, compliance, and supplier performance.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities while managing supply risks.
• Develop and execute regional and global risk mitigation strategies.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and executive stakeholders.
• Drive supplier performance in security of supply, competitiveness, quality, sustainability, innovation, and business commitment.
• Lead supplier audits and support continuous supplier improvement initiatives.
• Identify contract optimization and renegotiation opportunities.
• Define and implement supplier relationship management processes.
• Foster knowledge sharing and best-practice adoption across procurement teams.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and support sourcing initiatives.
• Collect stakeholder feedback and identify further value creation opportunities.
• Strengthen the visibility, credibility, and impact of the Envalior Procurement function across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field; Chemistry/Materials Science preferred.
• 5+ years of procurement, sourcing, or category management experience.
• Experience developing global sourcing strategies and leading supplier negotiations.
• Strong stakeholder management, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex global projects.
• Results-driven with experience delivering cost savings and mitigating supply risks.
• Excellent communication and relationship-management skills.
• Leadership skills without authority.
• Ability and interest to learn and grow.
• Ability to travel within Europe and occasionally internationally up to 20% of the time.

Benefits

WHY ENVALIOR?

Competitive Compensation

Join us at Envalior and enjoy competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and performance bonuses, ensuring your hard work is recognized and rewarded.

Benefits

Your well-being matters to us. At Envalior, we provide an array of benefits supporting your financial security, health, and overall well-being. This includes retirement plans, health programs, life insurance, and comprehensive medical care.

Work-Life Balance & Flexibility

Maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life with Envalior's commitment to supporting your schedule.

Training & Development Opportunities

At Envalior, your growth matters. We encourage and invest in your professional and personal development. We support our employees in their growth and personal development through ongoing investment in their knowledge and skills via training, coaching, and mentoring.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Envalior, our people drive our success, so it’s only right that we provide a diverse and inclusive working environment and foster a culture of belonging, openness, and respect. We value diversity as a cornerstone of our success. We are committed to nurturing and empowering every individual to reach their full potential.

APPLY NOW!

Ready to pioneer change with Envalior? Join us in our mission to drive innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Apply today and become a part of our transformative journey towards a more sustainable future.

Submit your application online by sending your CV and motivation letter in English through our career portal. If you have any questions, feel free to connect directly with our recruiter Polina Pokrovskaya at polina.pokrovskaya@envalior.com.

Envalior is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at Talent.Acquisition@Envalior.com.

OUR HERITAGE

With a combined heritage of over 100 years, Envalior brings together two established global materials players: DSM Engineering Materials and LANXESS High Performance Materials. Our unique combined portfolio of longstanding material-, application-, and design expertise enables our customers to develop and launch sustainable future-proof designs. Envalior is the brand new materials powerhouse that was Launched in early 2023.

We aim to be a global leader in sustainable and high-performance engineering materials. We imagine the future by shaping the world of today and tomorrow. We’re conscious that this is both a privilege and a responsibility – so, when we imagine the future, we’re guided by our key values to help us create a better world.