Global Category Manager – Resins & Chemical Raw Materials

Global Category Manager – Resins & Chemical Raw Materials

Lyon Area, France | Flexible European Location Options

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

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.

Based in the wider Lyon region , 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.

This is a highly influential role within a global manufacturing business, offering significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape the future of a critical procurement category.

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 security of supply.
• 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

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a business-critical global category within an established international chemicals manufacturer.

The organisation is seeking a commercially astute, solutions-oriented procurement professional who can navigate complexity, challenge existing approaches and drive meaningful change.

There is also potential for progression into broader global procurement leadership responsibilities as the function continues to evolve.