Category Manager, Specialty Materials
We are looking for a Category Manager, Specialty Materials who can develop and execute category strategies, drive value creation, strengthen supplier partnerships, and ensure a resilient and competitive supply base while supporting business objectives across the region.

In your future role as Category Manager, you will:
Apply value chain analysis and market intelligence to identify opportunities for cost optimization, supply security, and value creation.
Partner closely with Business Line, Operations, Technology, and Supply Chain stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective sourcing strategies.
Lead supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and contract management activities to achieve sustainable business value.
Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions where necessary to ensure quality, service, and delivery expectations are met.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including supply continuity, price volatility, capacity constraints, and supplier dependency risks.
Monitor market dynamics, industry developments, and supplier landscapes to support strategic decision-making and category planning.
Support procurement excellence initiatives and contribute to regional and local continuous improvement projects.
In addition, you will play a key role in driving procurement performance and supporting the company's growth and sustainability ambitions.
Solid understanding of chemical industry supply markets and procurement best practices.
Experience developing and implementing category strategies in direct materials procurement.
Knowledge of value chain analysis and total cost of ownership methodologies.




Strong negotiation, supplier relationship management, and contract management capabilities.
Experience working in a global or regional procurement environment.
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Ability to identify and mitigate commercial and supply chain risks.
Experience leading cross-functional sourcing initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

Skilled at building relationships and influencing stakeholders.
Collaborative and able to work effectively across functions, cultures, and geographies.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement.
Experience within the chemical industry, manufacturing, or related industrial sectors is preferred.
Good understanding of regional chemical market dynamics and procurement processes.
Proven experience in supplier negotiations and contract management.
Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to assess value creation opportunities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Professional proficiency in English; additional language skills are considered an advantage.

From day one, we support your personal growth through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

This is a permanent full-time position supporting the regional procurement organization. Occasional travel may be required to support supplier engagement, business stakeholders, strategic sourcing projects, and procurement initiatives.

📌 Category Manager - Full Time (Mumbai)
🏢 Nouryon
📍 Mumbai