Category Manager-Raw Materials

Define and implement efficient sourcing management strategies

Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contracting standards, and corporate governance guidelines.

Maintain market competitiveness through deep understanding of global commodity markets, feedstock trends, capacity shifts, trade dynamics, and cost drivers.

Partner with Operations, R&D, Supply Chain, and Finance to align category strategies with production requirements, product development, and budget planning.

Monitor global raw material markets to identify risks, supply constraints, and commercial opportunities for Chemtrade.

Leverage spends analytics to identify improvement opportunities and drive continuous cost and productivity outcomes.

Implement supplier performance management, scorecards, and continuous improvement program

Contribute to Corporate Procurement KPIs including cost productivity, supplier risk metrics, and operational performance

Improvement/Productivity Projects 40%

Lead projects to improve Chemtrade’s overall raw material costs

Lead projects to improve sustainability with documentation of progress

Provide support and insights into Source to Pay work process improvements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business or equivalent combination of education and experience

8+ years’ experience in the chemical industry is preferred

Training/experience in six sigma, lean manufacturing or other professional supply chain certification is preferred

Advanced proficiency using office equipment and office software (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Experience with ERP systems (i.e., SAP) required

Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and at all levels within the organization

Embrace change and facilitate change management principles

Advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to analyze complex issues, develop creative solutions and mitigate risks; strong strategic thinking and business insight with the ability to understand and align organizational goals with departmental objectives and drive results

Proven track record of delivering tangible business outcomes (i.e., cost savings, market share growth or improved operational efficiency)

Must have a valid driver license and ability to travel nationally and internationally (between US and Canada) up to 10%