Job Description:

Position: Cluster Category Procurement Manager – Colors & Additives

Department: Global Procurement

Supervisor: Procurement Cluster Director - Asia Africa

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Main Purpose

Procurement Category Manager (Colors and Additives) for the Asia Africa Cluster is responsible for developing and

executing procurement initiatives within the colors & additives category, aligned with the global & cluster strategy.

Reporting directly to the Cluster Procurement Director and dotted to Global Category Leader, this role is pivotal in driving

cost efficiency, market analysis, supplier innovation, and sustainable procurement practices.

This is a highly strategic role that combines category expertise with operational execution to deliver measurable value

across the supply chain. The Category Manager will collaborate with regional stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-

functional teams to achieve optimal outcomes aligned with the global procurement organization’s goals.

Primary regions in scope will be APAC, CIS, India and AMET.

Main Tasks





 Category Strategy Development

 Identify, develop and implement a robust category sourcing strategy for colors and additives in the Asia Africa

region, aligned with global procurement objectives and covering country and regional needs.

 Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks within the colors and additives

supply chain.

 Collaborate with country, regional & global procurement teams to align category initiatives and leverage

synergies across regions.

Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management

 Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for colors and additives.

 Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, ensuring favourable terms, quality standards, and compliance with

corporate policies.

 Build and maintain robust relationships with key suppliers to drive innovation, sustainability, and performance

improvements.

 Con

📌 Cluster Category Procurement Manager – Colors (Secunderabad)
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