Global Category Manager, Raw Materials
Why This Role?
Join a global leader in health, nutrition, and beauty innovation, where science meets creativity to shape a better future. This is your chance to own a critical category, drive strategic sourcing, and make a measurable impact on sustainability, cost optimisation, and supplier partnerships.
You'll work in a business that's purpose-driven, committed to sustainability, and passionate about innovation-helping to deliver solutions that improve lives and protect the planet.
What You'll Do
As Procurement Category Manager - Raw Materials, you will:
- Develop and execute category strategies for raw materials, ensuring alignment with global and regional business objectives.
- Lead negotiations for long-term supply agreements, securing competitive pricing and reliable supply.
- Manage supplier relationships through robust SRM practices, driving performance, innovation, and sustainability.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Finance to deliver value beyond cost.
- Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for risk mitigation, cost reduction, and value creation.
- Champion sustainability and compliance, ensuring sourcing practices meet environmental, ethical, and regulatory standards.
What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out?
✔ Impact at Scale - Your work influences global supply chains and supports products that touch billions of lives.
✔ Innovation-Driven Culture - Work with cutting-edge science and technology to deliver sustainable solutions.
✔ Career Growth - A global organisation offering diverse career paths and development opportunities.
✔ Purpose-Led Business - Be part of a company committed to carbon neutrality, renewable ingredients, and ethical sourcing.
✔ Inclusive & Collaborative Environment - Thrive in a culture that values diversity, equity, and belonging.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in procurement/category management, ideally in raw materials or chemicals.
- Industry knowledge is a preference
- Strong negotiation and contracting skills with a track record of delivering value.
- Ability to analyse market data, manage risk, and develop strategic plans.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
FAQs
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