Global Strategic Category Manager

We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?Global Strategic Category Manager – Direct MaterialsAbout The Job:Nouryon’s Houston, TX location is looking for top candidates to fill the key role of Global Strategic Category Manager – Direct Materials. This position is essential to:Developing procurement strategies at a regional and/or global category level for a total annual spend of 50-100 million USD of direct materials.In Your Future Role as a Global Strategic Category Manager, You Will:Good understanding of complex market dynamics and ability to apply critical thinking to develop effective procurement strategies that balance value with risk mitigation.Ability to build and manage stakeholder relationships, ensuring smooth collaboration internally and externally.Good 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.Proficient with MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.We Believe You Bring:Bachelor or Masters Degree in a business related area or industry, or equivalent work experience.Minimum 5 years experience in strategic and operational procurement.Fluent in English. Additional languages are an asset.Good to know:This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Regional PR Procurement Manager based in Houston, TX.Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role!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.To apply, click the button. You will need to make a profile first.#J-18808-Ljbffr