Minerals Category Lead Europe

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Date: 14 Jan 2025

Location: Sassenheim, NL

Company: AkzoNobel

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com

Join Our Team as a Minerals Category Lead Europe

Are you ready to take on a key leadership role in shaping the future of raw material sourcing for a global organization?

We’re looking for a passionate and skilled professional to join our team as a Category Manager for Minerals Extenders. Based in one of our EMEA locations—Great Britain, the Netherlands, or Spain—this role offers an exciting opportunity to lead sourcing strategies that directly impacts our manufacturing plants across the region.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing activities aligned with organizational objectives. From negotiating and managing contracts to fostering world-class supplier relationships, you’ll take the lead in driving performance and innovation within the Minerals Extenders Spend Category. Acting as a critical interface between sourcing and RD&I teams, you’ll optimize supplier pipelines and support new product introductions.

This position requires a high level of expertise in the chemical or minerals industry, an ability to manage diverse supplier bases, and experience formulating and executing strategic plans. You will monitor global raw material markets, translate trends into actionable opportunities, and manage supply risks to ensure business continuity.

We’re seeking a candidate with at least 10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or purchasing, preferably within the chemical, coatings, or automotive industries. Leadership experience in managing teams or categories is essential, along with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in science, engineering, or business (an MBA or CPM certification is highly valued). Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills are critical for success.

If you are action-oriented, performance-driven, and possess a creative approach to problem-solving, this role is your chance to make a meaningful impact. Join us and work in a culturally diverse, collaborative environment where your expertise will drive innovation and deliver business results.

Start your journey with us today and help redefine what’s possible in raw material sourcing.

More information and how to apply

We welcome your online application via https://www.akzonobel.com/en/careers. Only online applications including resume, cover letter will be considered. If you have any questions, please contact Ashna Badal, Country Talent Acquisition Lead, the Netherlands & DACH.

Email: Ashna.Badal@akzonobel.com.

An online assessment might be part of the selection process.

An employment screening may be part of the selection process.

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At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

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