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Procurement Category Manager

ClariantProcurement Category Manager, Americas

Perks & benefits

Medical InsurancePaid LeaveHealth InsuranceEducation Allowance

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or Business, 5+ years procurement experience in multinational companies, Fluency in English, Spanish proficiency preferred

Skills

ProcurementSupply ChainNegotiation

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth market and value chain analysis to identify price trends and regulatory shifts
  • Execute centrally defined procurement strategies across the Americas, ensuring stakeholder alignment
  • Lead regional supplier negotiations, including planning, execution, and contract rollout
  • Identify and qualify alternative suppliers to mitigate supply chain risks and reduce single-source dependencies
  • Manage regional supplier performance through regular reviews and risk mitigation planning
  • Drive Value Transformation Projects to deliver measurable cost, cash, and innovation outcomes
  • Support emergency procurement management during regional or global supply disruptions
  • Champion the adoption of digital procurement tools across the Americas region

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Business Administration, or an MBA
  • 5+ years of proven procurement experience within a multinational company
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken)
  • Proficiency in Spanish is preferred

Preferred Qualifications

  • Formal negotiation training or certification

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Paid holidays and PTO with carry-over benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement and wellness programs
  • Life, Disability, and Pet insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Access to an online discount mall and legal services plan

About the Company

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company focused on Care Chemicals, Catalysts, and Adsorbents & Additives. Guided by the purpose "Greater chemistry - between people and planet," Clariant develops high-value chemical specialties that foster sustainability across various industries.

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