Procurement Category Manager Chemicals Lubricants Oils

DarcyBrook; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Dartford is seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager to enhance sourcing efforts in the chemicals, lubricants, and oils sector. The successful candidate will bring extensive industry knowledge and a proven track record in procurement and supply chain management. Key responsibilities include negotiating contracts, developing sourcing strategies, and managing supplier relationships. This role offers a competitive annual bonus, a hybrid working model, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Annual Bonus

Hybrid Working Model

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Contributory Pension (Company match up to 7%)

Life Assurance (4x basic salary)

Health Cover

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in a procurement or supply chain leadership role.
• Proven expertise in the chemicals, lubricants, and oils industry.
• Strong understanding of market economics and cost drivers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the procurement category for chemicals, lubricants, and oils.
• Negotiate complex contracts independently with suppliers and trading partners.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing principles to optimise costs and value.

Skills

Procurement Leadership

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation

Market Analysis

Job description

Overview

DarcyBrook is seeking an experienced and strategic Procurement Category Manager to lead our sourcing efforts within the chemicals, lubricants, and oils sector.

The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of this specific industry and a proven track record of success in procurement, supply chain management, and base oil trading. You will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that drive value and efficiency across our global manufacturing and distribution operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the procurement category for chemicals, lubricants, and oils.
• Negotiate complex contracts independently with suppliers and trading partners.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing principles to optimise costs and value.
• Analyse market trends, cost drivers, and value chains to inform procurement decisions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and trading partners.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, accountability, and decision-making skills.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Several years of experience in a procurement or supply chain leadership role.
• Proven expertise in the chemicals, lubricants, and oils industry.
• Strong understanding of market economics and cost drivers.
• Exceptional negotiation and strategic sourcing skills.
• Experience managing procurement in a global manufacturing and distribution environment.

Benefits

• Competitive Annual Bonus
• Hybrid Working Model
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Contributory Pension (Company match up to 7%)
• Life Assurance (4x basic salary)
• Health Cover