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.

If you're ready to shape the future of procurement at Master Builders Solutions and make a global impact, apply now to join our dynamic team!