Category Manager
stanfordmedicine
Category Manager
About this role
Job Description:
ACCOUNTABILITIES / OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES OF POS.
- Zero classified accident through constant improvement on belief and act in EHS. Ensure purchasing activities in compliance with legal regulation and company’s guideline.
- Develop purchasing strategy and lead the purchasing activity for the assigned category (Diluent & Amines& Supporting epoxy resin etc.), understand the technology and supply base of the category (capacity, technology mapping and market pricing). Deliver sustainable cost saving.
- Minimize risk and increase leverage by moving away from single sourcing and introducing new vendors for competition. Manage suppliers relationship to secure supply with competitive cost.
- Lead sourcing activity in New product initiative and transfer product projects. Actively involve in NP projects.
- Support regional and global networking and information flow to improve procurement efficiency of the assigned Categories
CONTACTS:
INTERNAL:
- All internal departments
- Operation buyers
- Lead buyers in other regions
EXTERNAL:
- Suppliers
SUCCESS CRITERIA FOR POSITION:
- Can identify saving opportunities independently and proactively and achieve saving target
- Keep abreast with the development of the supply market and technology
- Good focal point for purchasing in NPI team, to bring professional purchasing service to the internal customer
- Develop high quality of suppliers with contracts in place
- Advanced proficiency in SAP&Excel(data analysis pivot table) &Power BI)
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITIONS:
Qualification / Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree majored in Chemistry or business administration
- min.5 years Purchasing experience ideally in multinational Chemical company, electronics and epoxy resin industry are preferred
- Self-motivated and good project management and communication skills
- Good communication skills and capability of influence
- Able to work independently
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This Category Manager position at huntsman was posted on Aug 11, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Category Manager
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