Role Overview

We are seeking a highly entrepreneurial and commercially driven Category Head – Specialty Chemicals Value Chain to build, scale, and lead strategic value chains across key specialty chemical segments. This leader will own category growth, market expansion, customer acquisition, supplier partnerships, and profitability while identifying high-potential opportunities across upstream intermediates and downstream applications.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in specialty chemical markets, solid business development capabilities, and the ability to connect sourcing, manufacturing, and commercialization strategies to drive sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Strategy & Category Growth
• Define and execute category growth strategies across selected specialty chemical value chains.
• Identify high-growth chemical segments, emerging applications, and market opportunities.
• Drive revenue, margin, and market share expansion through strategic planning and execution.
• Develop long-term business roadmaps aligned with company objectives and industry trends.




• Evaluate current product opportunities based on technical feasibility, market demand, and commercial attractiveness.

Value Chain Development & Management

• Map and build comprehensive value chains from raw materials to end-use applications.
• Identify key intermediates, derivatives, and adjacent product opportunities within target categories.
• Assess supplier landscapes, manufacturing capabilities, and sourcing strategies globally.
• Evaluate market dynamics, supply-demand scenarios, pricing trends, and competitive positioning.
• Drive portfolio expansion through recent product additions and downstream integration opportunities.

Business Development & Commercial Excellence

• Build and expand relationships with customers across pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, coatings, CASE, flavors & fragrances, personal care, electronics, and industrial segments.
• Identify and acquire strategic cu

📌 Category Head – Specialty Chemicals Hyderabad
🏢 Scimplify
📍 Hyderabad