NAM Category Specialist; Equipment, PPE, MRO

Position Overview

NAM Category Specialist MRO & PPE at Nouryon – At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions that meet society’s needs today and in the future. In this role as a NAM Category Specialist, you will support the Category Management of your assigned areas, manage the procurement of aligned contracts to deliver optimized Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), coordinate with Manufacturing Stakeholders to improve country and regional supply and cost positions, and drive Supplier Management and Development to support business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Category Management of assigned areas of responsibility.
• Manage the procurement of aligned contracts to deliver optimized Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Stakeholders to improve country and regional supply and cost positions.
• Drive Supplier Management and Development to support business initiatives.
• Implement efficient sourcing and category management strategies in areas of responsibility.
• Estimate risks and apply risk minimizing techniques.
• Work with stakeholders and suppliers to resolve service issues.
• Identify best practices and benchmarks and ensure their deployment.
• Research and anticipate shifts in the negotiation power of suppliers.
• Schedule: 5 days in office/onsite work environment.
• Travel up to 5% within the region.

Required Qualifications

• Experience Required: A minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement and/or operations roles.
• Education: University Bachelor’s or Master’s degree level, preferably in Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, or Supply Chain.
• Good understanding of the Supply Chain and Manufacturing functions: strategy, processes, systems, and organization.
• Experience (direct or indirect) dealing with sales and customer service organizations.
• Change management experience: managing improvement programs with diverse teams and addressing cultural aspects of change.
• Strong project management background with lean methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma.
• Experience in sourcing, including Strategic Sourcing Methodology and contract management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in purchasing and/or manufacturing.
• Experience engaging across North America and India.
• Excellent interpersonal, networking, and communication skills.
• A proactive approach and strong problem-solving attitude.

Benefits & Perks

• Join a global team of Changemakers dedicated to making a positive impact.
• Opportunities for personal growth and comprehensive learning and development.
• Work in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive environment.
• Be part of innovative and sustainable solutions that address society’s needs.