Strategic Global Category Manager – Polyester Resins

Bramwith Consulting; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bramwith Consulting is recruiting a Global Category Manager for polyester resins and related chemical raw materials, based in Liverpool with flexible European location options. The role leads global sourcing strategy and supplier portfolio optimisation, delivering cost competitiveness and supply security.

You will work with R&D, manufacturing and regional teams across Europe, the Americas and Asia, driving negotiations and strategic initiatives in a dynamic, international environment.

Qualifications

• Strong procurement experience within polyester resins or closely related chemical raw materials.
• Good understanding of the polyester resin supply chain and global market dynamics.
• Experience managing international supplier portfolios and significant raw material expenditure.

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 security of supply.
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives, including 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.

Skills

Global category management

Polyester resins procurement

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Cost reduction

Supply security

Job description

Bramwith Consulting is recruiting a Global Category Manager for polyester resins and related chemical raw materials, based in Liverpool with flexible European location options. The role leads global sourcing strategy and supplier portfolio optimisation, delivering cost competitiveness and supply security.

You will work with R&D, manufacturing and regional teams across Europe, the Americas and Asia, driving negotiations and strategic initiatives in a dynamic, international environment.