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Category Manager

Solenis469 open roles

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São Paulo, Brazil
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Your applicationOpen nowCategory ManagerSolenis · São Paulo, Brazil

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13.1% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Solenis postings stay open a median of 33 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.2%1 day
  2. 4.7%3 days
  3. 13.1%7 days
  4. 21.1%14 days
  5. 35.7%30 days
  6. 58.7%60 days
This job: posted 2 days ago

Solenis median: 33 days open

The posting

  • Own and lead assigned chemical categories end-to-end; serving as the strategic subject matter expert by continuously monitoring market drivers, industry trends, supply dynamics, and competitive forces.
  • Develop and maintain robust Cost Models and Forecasting frameworks that provide visibility into market movements to increase price transparency and enable data-driven strategic decision-making.
  • Analyze spend, demand, and market intelligence to identify opportunities for cost optimization, portfolio rationalization, supplier diversification, and long-term value creation
  • Develop and execute forward-looking category strategies that balance cost, supply resilience, innovation, and risk mitigation while addressing evolving complexities and challenges within the industry, mitigating risk.
  • Provide both immediate and long-term strategic recommendations directly to senior leadership, including supplier portfolio strategy, volume allocation, new supplier introduction, and make-versus-buy considerations
  • Engage and influence multiple internal and external stakeholders, aligning cross-functional priorities and ensuring procurement strategies support broader business objectives.
  • Partner closely with commercial, operations, supply chain, and technical teams to develop balanced, scalable solutions that meet cost, service, and growth objectives.
  • Identify insourcing opportunities and lead comprehensive make-versus-buy analyses that evaluate total cost of ownership, risk, and long-term capability development.
  • Build and manage a preferred supplier network, including: identify, develop, qualify, onboard, transact and collaborate with a high number of suppliers across multiple categories.
  • Lead complex commercial negotiations and establish long-term partnerships that enhance competitiveness, innovation, and supply security.
  • Oversee contract strategy and execution, ensuring alignment on pricing structures, payment terms, volume commitments, performance metrics, and risk management.
  • Ensure all procurement strategies and supplier engagements align with Environmental, Health & Safety standards and Responsible Care commitments.
  • Lead category RFP processes and develop optimized award scenarios that balance total cost of ownership, supply continuity, and strategic supplier positioning.
  • Evaluate supplier proposals holistically, considering not only pricing but also capability, reliability, innovation, and long-term strategic fit.
  • Collaborate with global procurement teams to align category strategies, leverage global scale, and ensure consistency in supplier engagement and sourcing approaches.
  • Independently lead complex initiatives and strategic projects, driving execution while maintaining a long-term perspective on category evolution.
  • Build strong, trusted relationships with senior internal stakeholders and key supplier partners.
  • Communicate strategy, progress, risks, and recommendations clearly and effectively to cross-functional teams and executive leadership.

Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of sourcing experience, or equivalent technical experience (Product Management, R&D, Process Technology, Production experience preferred).
  • BS in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or equivalent degree required; MBA, MS, MSE preferred.
  • Must be able learn quickly and work in fast paced high-pressure environment where change is constant and needs to be managed with internal and external stakeholders, customers and suppliers.
  • The ability to multi-task with proven follow-through and adherence to changing priorities and deadlines is required.
  • Knowledge of the North American chemicals market strongly preferred
  • High level of proficiency in written and spoken English; Additional Language proficiency would be beneficial.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, both Professional and Technical.
  • Professional communication skills – should be able to communicate with peers, leadership, customers and vendors both via verbal and written communication.
  • Technical communication skills – ability to effectively communicate technical concepts, findings & recommendations to all stakeholders.
  • Ability to influence others to adopt new ways of thinking, change habits, increase engagement, and improve processes.
  • Strong decision making and problem solving capability, to drive for results, action oriented.
  • Excellent organization capabilities and project management skills.
  • Professional and effective facilitation skills – should be able to facilitate group discussions.
  • Collaborative team player - should be able to establish solid working relationships with stakeholders.
  • Ability to work effectively in a geographically distributed organization.
  • Knowledge of contract and pricing terms and conditions.
  • Working knowledge of SAP preferred.
  • Data analysis skills - Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point and their higher-level functions such as pivot tables, v-look, formulas, etc.
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