At Envalior, we are seeking a talented Global Category Manager to join our dynamic Procurement team and help shape our direct spend strategy, delivering measurable impact across global sourcing and supplier performance.
As Global Category Manager at Envalior, you will develop and implement global sourcing strategies for direct spend categories, ensuring that procurement activities align with corporate goals and deliver Total Cost of Ownership savings. Drive contract implementation and ensure compliance across regions.
Foster collaboration between category managers and contract owners (COMs).
Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation.
~ Strong analytical skills, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration.
~3–5 years of experience in procurement or category management.
~ Bachelor's degree preferred; Confident, self-driven, hands-on mindset with a willingness to explore new areas.
~ Fluent in English (negotiation level); German is a plus.
Benefits
Join us at Envalior and enjoy competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and individual performance bonuses, ensuring your hard work is recognized and rewarded.
Comprehensive Benefits
At Envalior, we provide an array of benefits supporting your financial security, health, and overall well-being. This includes retirement plans, health programs, life insurance, and comprehensive medical care.
Work-Life Balance & Flexibility
Training & Development Opportunities
We encourage and invest in your professional and personal development. We support our employees in their growth and personal development through ongoing investment in their knowledge and skills via training, coaching, and mentoring.
At Envalior, our people drive our success, so it’s only right that we provide a diverse and inclusive working environment and foster a culture of belonging, openness, and respect. Submit your application online by sending your CV and motivation letter in English through our career portal. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
With a combined heritage of over 100 years, Envalior brings together two established global materials players: DSM Engineering Materials and LANXESS High Performance Materials. Our unique combined portfolio of longstanding material-, application-, and design expertise enables our customers to develop and launch sustainable future-proof designs. We aim to be a global leader in sustainable and high-performance engineering materials.