Procurement Category Manager - Trader

Established in 2023, but with a combined heritage of over 100 years, Envalior is entering the market as a leading global engineering materials powerhouse offering novel and innovative solutions to today’s world. Envalior brings together two highly complementary established players in DSM Engineering Materials and LANXESS High Performance Materials.

We offer a uniquely positioned portfolio of longstanding material, application, and design expertise, creating real and meaningful value for our customers and the greater global society. To grow this leading global engineering materials company, we hire new colleagues to strengthen the foundation for the new organization. This is the perfect time to influence change, challenge the status quo, be part of something new and exciting, craft, create and develop the best in ALL WORLDS and be part of something truly innovative, inspirational and transformational.

Do you want to be part of this exciting journey ahead? Do you love working in an international, highly energized, and collaborative team? Maybe it’s you we are looking for in our Global Finance team, as our new Procurement Category Manager - Trader.

The Position

The Global Procurement department of Envalior manages the raw material flow and is accountable for purchasing strategy, contract management and pricing/purchase requisition with Envalior's organization. We are looking for exceptional candidates to join the team in the capacity of Procurement Commodity Manager/TRADER. This position will implement and realize the strategy for Direct Spend for the Category, within corporate requirements and guidelines, in order to ensure results an all KPI's as defined within Envalior, and to contribute to the overall result for Envalior. There will be 10-20% travel, which could include international travel.

• Live within the assigned market to identify cutting edge opportunities
• Fully engaged in spot markets for value optimization
• Define and validate global sourcing strategy for assigned category
• Lead complex supplier negotiations
• Implement risk management strategies
• Manage price risk exposure
• Build and maintain key relationships with suppliers, trading companies and producers
• Develop and present analysis to management to support future trading/purchasing positions
• Partner with management to implement commodity opportunities
• Track and communicate the developments in the market and relevant market intelligence, including supply and demand balance and competitor activities
• Direct contract Implementation activity with regional contract managers
• Manage/evaluate contract compliance, and supplier performance and take necessary corrective actions
• Participate in supplier audit

Requirements

• Education requirement: Bachelor's degree in an Engineering and/or business discipline. Masters degree preferred
• Several years of experience in supply chain and/or procurement with a global company
• Experience in chemical commodity purchasing and/or trading
• B2B experience a strong plus
• Energetic, self-starter with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Results- oriented and strong analytical skills
• Strong systems knowledge, including reporting tools and MS Office Suite
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, as well as, relationship building skills
• Very good English language skills (CV in english please)

Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.

Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.

Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.

Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.

Diversity: For us, talent matters, we welcome everyone who commits to our values. We strongly believe that including diverse perspectives makes us more innovative and enhances our competitiveness. Therefore, we embrace the uniqueness of every single individual and are truly committed to supporting our people in developing their individual potential.

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by sending us your CV & Motivation letter in English via the career portal or contact the recruiter directly jagdip.gill@envalior.com. Reference check procedures are part of the ENVALIOR Recruitment & Selection Process and will be contacted when these references checks are required.

Envalior is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. 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.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at jagdip.gill@envalior.com.