Global Category Manager – Raw Materials | Specialty Chemicals

Bramwith Consulting; Düsseldorf; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bramwith Consulting is partnering with a leading global specialty chemicals and coatings manufacturer to recruit a Global Category Manager responsible for polyester resins and related chemical raw materials. The role will lead the global sourcing strategy, optimise the resin and supplier portfolio, and drive cost competitiveness, sustainability and supply security across regions.

You will collaborate with R&D, manufacturing and regional procurement teams, lead commercial negotiations and

Qualifications

• Strong procurement experience in polyester resins or closely related chemical raw materials.
• Understanding of polyester resin supply chain and global market dynamics.
• Experience managing international supplier portfolios and large spend.
• Proven record of delivering cost savings and supply security.
• Commercial, proactive, and able to drive change across regions.

Responsibilities

• Own the global sourcing strategy for polyester resins and related materials.
• Optimise resin and supplier portfolio balancing cost, sustainability and supply security.
• Drive strategic sourcing including transition towards contract manufacturing of proprietary resins.
• Analyse petrochemical feedstock markets and pricing dynamics.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing and regional procurement teams on global category strategies.
• Lead commercial negotiations and influence stakeholders across regions.

Skills

Global procurement experience

Polyester resins

Supplier portfolio management

Cost reduction initiatives

Stakeholder management

Job description

Global Category Manager – Resins & Chemical Raw Materials

Bramwith Consulting is partnering with a leading global specialty chemicals and coatings manufacturer to recruit a Global Category Manager responsible for one of its most commercially significant raw material portfolios.

The position will lead the global procurement strategy for polyester resins, managing a complex international supplier network and driving portfolio optimisation, cost competitiveness and security of supply.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the global sourcing strategy for polyester resins and related chemical raw materials.
• Optimise a complex resin and supplier portfolio, balancing technical requirements, cost, sustainability and supply security.
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives, including the transition towards contract manufacturing of proprietary resin formulations.
• Analyse petrochemical feedstock markets, pricing dynamics and global supply risks.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing and regional procurement teams to implement global category strategies.
• Lead commercial negotiations and influence stakeholders across Europe, the Americas and Asia.

Experience Required

• Strong procurement experience within polyester resins, coating resins or closely related chemical raw materials.
• Good understanding of the polyester resin supply chain, including key petrochemical feedstocks and global market dynamics.
• Background in specialty chemicals, paints, coatings, polymers or resin manufacturing.
• Experience managing complex international supplier portfolios and significant raw material expenditure.
• Proven ability to deliver cost reduction, supply security and supplier optimisation.
• A proactive, commercially driven approach, combining strategic category management with hands‑on execution.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to drive change across an international manufacturing environment.

The Opportunity

A high-impact global category management position offering significant autonomy, international exposure and the potential to progress into broader procurement leadership.