Global Category Manager Chemicals (m/f/d)

Req ID: 2273

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

As a leader in consumer packaging, MM empowers customers with innovative, recyclable fibre-based solutions, advanced technologies and deep know-how. Its portfolio spans packaging, labels and leaflets, cartonboard, kraft papers and uncoated fine papers. With an integrated value chain and a presence in around 30 countries, MM supports customers’ brand and ESG goals – enabling people to live better lives on a better planet.

Our heart beats for talents - be one of them!

To strengthen our Global Procurement team, we are looking for an experienced Global Category Manager Chemicals (m/f/d) who will take strategic responsibility for our international portfolio of printing inks, paints, coatings, adhesives, additives, and other chemical raw materials.   You will shape our global category strategy, develop strong and future-ready supplier partnerships, strengthen the competitiveness of our production sites, and collaborate with key stakeholders to build a resilient and sustainable supply chain.
## Your Role

- You develop and implement a global sourcing strategy for chemicals, including inks, coatings, adhesives and additives, while continuously optimising the international supplier portfolio
- You analyse global market, pricing and technology trends to identify savings and innovation opportunities and ensure long-term competitiveness
- You manage and develop strategic supplier relationships, lead global RFQ/RFP processes and negotiate complex contracts with international partners
- You proactively identify and mitigate supply, price, quality and compliance risks, implementing dual-sourcing and business continuity strategies to safeguard the availability of critical raw materials
- You collaborate closely with Operations, Technology, R&D, Quality Management, Sustainability and production sites, integrating suppliers at an early stage of new product development
- You drive standardisation, harmonisation and best-practice sharing across regions and business units

Your Profile

- You hold a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a comparable field
- You bring several years of experience in strategic procurement or category management of chemicals, printing inks, coatings, paints, or related materials
- You have a proven track record in international contract and price negotiations
- You possess a strong understanding of global raw material markets and chemical value chains
- You have experience in risk management and in developing resilient supply networks
- You demonstrate strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
- You combine excellent communication and negotiation skills with fluency in English, while additional languages are considered an advantage
- You are willing to travel internationally

Our Offer

We offer you a workplace in a stable, international company with long-term growth path. You can also look forward to interesting tasks with a high degree of management scope in a team that is collaborative, passionate, result-focused and responsible.

Your annual compensation package will reflect your qualifications and professional experience and will be agreed in a personal discussion, taking local market conditions into account.

Ready to see your impact across MM?   We look forward to hearing from you.

​Your Talent Advisor:

MM Service GmbH

Daniela Pechotsch

(43) 66488646614