Global Category Leader

2 days ago

Göteborg, Sweden Nouryon Full time

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At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.
We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you? 



About the job 

This role is a key member of the Indirects Procurement Leadership team. The role provides leadership to the Global Functional/Corporate Services Purchasing Team. The team consists of 8 to 10 sourcing professionals, located in the US, Europe, Latin America, Asia and India. Areas of support include, but are not limited to: IT, Human Resources, Insurance, Legal, Marketing and Communications, Travel and Expense.



In your future role as Global Category Leader you will

Lead the development and implementation of efficient sourcing and category management strategies. Lead the implementation and improvement of standard sourcing processes, the required culture and sourcing continuous improvement programs. Identify best practices and industry benchmarks. Develop and maintain in-depth market knowledge within areas of responsibility. Develop the organization to identify improvement areas, explore cost reduction opportunities and establish a total cost of ownership approach internally and with external suppliers. Actively work to improve commercial terms with suppliers, identifying ways to support minimize spending and reduce cost to support the company’s financial objectives. Actively work with key stakeholders in the businesses, functions and ISC to build alignment around targets and establish common execution plans to support business growth and profitability improvement. Travel: 10% 

We believe you bring

Extensive experience in procurement and/or functional (corporate service) role Change management: managing improvement programs with diverse teams as well as the cultural aspects of the change to be delivered. Experience in Sourcing including Strategic Sourcing Methodology and contract management.  University bachelor’s or master’s degree level, preferably in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering or similar applicable to the categories of management.


Great if you have

Experience (direct / indirect) dealing with sales and customer service organizations. Strong project management experience with lean management methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma.

We believe you are a person that are result oriented and relentlessly pursues high standards and a culture of ownership and accountability. You have great leadership skills and has the ability to effectively influence team members, colleagues and stakeholders. You demonstrates strong collaboration competencies and are to deliver clear and concise guidance in ways that motivates the teams in the achievement of key objectives. You take responsibility of your tasks. Structure your own approach and drives your processes further. You have well-founded and clear values and the ability to think conceptually about issues in an ethical perspective and being uided by ethics and values in crucial situations at work.

We offer you 

At Nouryon, we provide a great job and friendly coworkers, plus benefits in addition to salary. Our collective agreement is with IKEM. Plus, we offer unilateral perks, such as bonus, reduced hours, wellness allowance, lunch allowance, and more. 

Have we got your interest?

This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to Lance Amy, Global NPR Director and based in either, Gothenburg-Sweden, Houston - USA or Amsterdam - The Netherlands. 

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