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Procurement CTM Solvents / WBA IMEA
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About this Position
As the Category & Technology Manager (CTM) for Solvents and Water-Based Adhesives (WBA) within the IMEA region, you will be responsible for leading the sourcing strategy, supplier management, technology partnerships, and cost optimization initiatives for critical raw material categories. The role plays a key part in ensuring supply continuity, driving innovation, supporting sustainability targets, and enabling business growth through strong supplier collaboration and market intelligence. The position combines the responsibilities of Solvents and WBA categories into a single strategic procurement role.
What you´ll do
- Develop and execute regional sourcing strategies for Solvent and WBA categories.
- Manage supplier relationships and strategic partnerships across the IMEA region.
- Drive cost optimization, productivity, and value-engineering initiatives.
- Lead negotiations for commercial agreements, contracts, and supply arrangements.
- Monitor market trends, raw material developments, cost drivers, and supply risks.
- Collaborate with R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Business teams on innovation and growth projects.
- Support sustainability, compliance, and responsible sourcing initiatives.
- Manage supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, and business reviews.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while ensuring uninterrupted material availability.
- Contribute to global and regional procurement projects and category strategies.
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related discipline. MBA or Master's degree preferred.
- 8-12+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or raw material procurement.
- Strong understanding of chemical raw materials, solvents, resins, additives, or related industries.
- Experience managing regional or global supplier networks.
- Proven track record in negotiations, cost management, and stakeholder engagement.
- Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders across functions and geographies.
- Experience working in a matrix and international environment.
- Excellent communication and relationship-management skills.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Best-in-class Group Medical Insurance policy covering employee, spouse and up to 2 children
- Competitive accident and term life policies for up to 3 times annual gross salary
- Progressive OPD policy of INR 30,000 for employee, spouse and up to 2 children
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.
JOB ID: 26103422
Job Locations: India, Maharashtra, Navi Mumbai
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