Senior Manager (Chemicals сategory)

What You Will Do

• Deliver and over-deliver the approved business plan with clear accountability for chemical category.
• Develop and implement global procurement strategies for assigned chemical categories (e.g., specialty chemicals, petrochemicals, intermediates) to ensure a stable, cost-effective, and sustainable supply.
• Lead the end-to-end sourcing process, including supplier identification, evaluation, qualification, tendering (RFx), and final vendor selection.
• Negotiate, draft, and manage complex supplier contracts, terms, and service agreements to secure favourable pricing, quality specifications, and delivery timelines. Build and maintain strong, long-term strategic relationships with key global chemical manufacturers and traders.
• Lead the sourcing process and expand the supplier base: from systematic supplier scouting to long-term partnerships.
• Conduct high-level negotiations and close deals that reshape the market.
• Ensure flawless execution: maintain company standards, service levels, and deadlines across your team.
• Drive an analytical, data-driven approach: use insights, trends, and market intelligence for decision-making.
• Act as an ambassador of our corporate values, promoting leadership, integrity, and accountability.
  

Requirements

• Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field in the graduated education
• Minimum the relevant experience from 3-5 + years in Procurement, Sourcing, or Trading, with a significant focus on direct materials sourcing /chemicals or petrochemical raw materials preferable.
• A team player who inspires people and achieves results through others.
• Highly disciplined, responsible, and self-organized.
• Skilled multitasker who sees the big picture while managing the details.
• Strong negotiator with experience in international business environments.
• Analytical mind-set with the ability to turn data into strategic decisions.
• English proficiency at Upper-Intermediate or higher. Ddditional languages are a plus.
  

What We Offer

• A role in a truly international environment with a strong corporate culture.
• The opportunity to manage a key category and directly influence the company’s strategy.
• Dynamic career development and ambitious international projects.
• Competitive compensation package and performance-based bonuses.
• Corporate training and access to best practices in category management.