Cluster Category Procurement Manager Colors & Additives

Role Overview: As a Procurement Category Manager (Colors and Additives) for the Asia Africa Cluster, you will be responsible for developing and executing procurement initiatives within the colors & additives category. Reporting directly to the Cluster Procurement Director and dotted to the Global Category Leader, your role will be pivotal in driving cost efficiency, market analysis, supplier innovation, and sustainable procurement practices. You will play a highly strategic role that combines category expertise with operational execution to deliver measurable value across the supply chain. Collaborating with regional stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams will be essential to achieve optimal outcomes aligned with the global procurement organization's goals. Your primary regions in scope will be APAC, CIS, India, and AMET. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and implement a robust category sourcing strategy for colors and additives in the Asia Africa region, aligned with global procurement objectives. - Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks within the colors and additives supply chain. - Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for colors and additives. - Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, ensuring favorable terms, quality standards, and compliance with corporate policies. - Monitor and manage category spend, providing detailed analysis and reporting to the Cluster Procurement Director. - Ensure uninterrupted supply of critical colors and additives to meet production and business demands across the Americas cluster. - Partner with sales, operations, finance, and logistic teams to ensure alignment of procurement strategies with product requirements. - Support sustainability goals by embedding ESG principles into category procurement practices. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred. - 5+ years of procurement or category management experience, ideally within packaging materials, chemicals, or manufacturing industries. - Category Expertise: In-depth knowledge of colors, additives, or other chemicals (organic - inorganic); basic knowledge of the chemical value chain highly desirable. - Analytical Ability, Negotiation Skills, Strategic Thinking, Communication: Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills and Tech Savvy. Additional Company Details: Omit this section as no additional details of the company are provided in the job description.,