Are you ready to make an impact on a global scale?
As the Global Category Manager for Raw Materials at Master Builders Solutions, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring supply security and optimizing costs for our global raw material categories.
With one major category being PEGs/PCE (Poly Ethylene Glycols/Polycarboxylate Ether) and the other two categories related to natural feedstocks, your responsibility extends across guiding a team of buyers, coordinating global category activities, and serving as the key liaison for stakeholders worldwide.
Your mission: to craft and implement a comprehensive Category Strategy, negotiate competitive contracts, and drive bottom-line impact for Master Builders Solutions.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
* Lead a team of global/regional buyers, steering them towards excellence in procurement practices.
* Develop an aligned Category Strategy, integrating global market intelligence, supplier evaluation, and cost reduction initiatives.
* Coordinate global category activities, ensuring alignment with regional needs and specifications.
* Negotiate global contracts to secure ongoing supply and achieve competitive terms.
* Provide invaluable Global Market Intelligence, empowering decision-making across the organization.
* Steer spot buys and ensure business continuity during shortages or unforeseen circumstances.
* Evaluate and manage global suppliers as a strategic partner, driving efficiency and innovation.
* Champion cost-saving initiatives and share best practices globally to enhance Master Builders Solutions' competitiveness.
* Report category status and achievements to Procurement management.
Skills & Knowledge Required
* Education/Experience: Degree in economics, business administration, or natural sciences, ideally aligned with assigned Categories.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in Raw Material Procurement within the chemical industry.
* Skills/Competencies: Exceptional interpersonal and intercultural skills.
* Proven experience in cross-functional team moderation and international business environments.
* Strong proficiency in Procurement techniques, SAP, Excel, and database usage.
* Fluency in English and local language(s), additional languages advantageous.
* Storylining and presentation skills for executive-level communication.
Competencies & Behavioral Skills
* Ambitious self-starter with strong strategic thinking.
* Excellent analytical, communication, and networking abilities.
* Leadership orientation with a focus on impact and results.
* Willingness to travel and work in an international environment.
Results Orientation
* Driven to improve results and maintain standards under pressure.
Entrepreneurship
* Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives, taking reasonable risks to achieve results.
Supplier and Internal Customer Orientation
* Valued partner mindset, generating innovative solutions and driving value.
Valuing and Respecting People
* Proactive team player with empathy and conflict-resolution skills.
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