Procurement Category Manager

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.