Category Manager

Procurement Category Manager, Americas | Global Chemicals Business | TexasI’m currently supporting a search for a Procurement Category Manager, Americas, based in The Woodlands, Texas, within a global specialty chemicals organisation.This is a highly strategic regional procurement role focused on raw materials, supplier strategy, value chain analysis, supply security, and commercial negotiations across the Americas market.Key focus areas include:▪️ Regional procurement strategy execution▪️ Supplier negotiations & contract management▪️ Market intelligence & value chain analysis▪️ Alternative supplier qualification & risk mitigation▪️ Stakeholder management across regional/global teams▪️ Supply disruption & crisis management▪️ Value transformation initiatives▪️ Supplier performance management (OTIF, risk, sustainability etc.)▪️ Digital procurement transformationThe business is specifically interested in candidates coming from reputable multinational environments and similar organisations, particularly individuals with strong procurement foundations, strategic thinking capability, and experience navigating complex/volatile markets. Experience across petrochemicals, personal care, home care, or adjacent chemical value chains is highly relevant.If potentially relevant, feel free to reach out confidentially.#Procurement #StrategicSourcing #CategoryManagement #Chemicals #SpecialtyChemicals #CareChemicals #SupplyChain #RawMaterials #TexasJobs #ProcurementJobs