About The Organization
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Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical continuously works to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
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Sun Chemical
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Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter.
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Sun Chemical is looking for a talented and driven Category Leader to join our Global Indirect Procurement team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to take ownership of global and regional sourcing strategies within key indirect spend categories, including Facilities Management, Plant Maintenance/Equipment, and Capital Expenditure.
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The Category
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Leader will be at the forefront of developing and executing category strategies that optimize value, improve service quality, and drive meaningful cost savings across the organization.
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This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment and is passionate about building strong supplier relationships, leading strategic sourcing initiatives, and making a real impact on the business. The Category Leader will play a key part in shaping and driving Sun Chemical’s indirect procurement function.
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Responsibilities
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Gather business specifications and requirements for global needs, conduct RFXs and auctions through an e‑Sourcing platform, and provide comprehensive reporting on global status to support informed decision‑making.
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Document and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to rigorously monitor supplier performance and ensure the highest standards are consistently met.
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Develop and deliver impactful PowerPoint presentations to both executive and non‑executive audiences, clearly communicating challenges, opportunities, and recommendations.
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Consolidate the supply chain to reduce complexity and streamline transactions through catalogues, master framework agreements, and other tools.
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Apply machine learning and AI tools to analyze, define, and execute category strategies that achieve the lowest total cost of ownership from suppliers and contractors.
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Facilitate procurement processes and policies to ensure alignment across regional and global teams.
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Proactively engage in projects at the earliest stages to drive category development, growth, and maximum business benefit.
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Execute strategic sourcing projects and supplier selection initiatives using best practices and e‑Sourcing/digital tools.
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Lead negotiations and develop key contracts in collaboration with suppliers, legal, finance, and business stakeholders.
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Develop risk management strategies to safeguard against potential supply disruptions, including identifying alternative sourcing options.
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Lead a supplier enablement strategy to maximize spend transactions and manage key strategic supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and service commitments are met.
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Optimize digital cataloguing, including punchouts, for key procurement contracts.
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Gather customer scorecard data and lead Supplier Executive Business Reviews to drive continuous performance improvements.
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Position Requirements
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Business‑level fluency in English, both verbally and in writing.
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A bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience in an indirect procurement category management role.
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Hands‑on experience with SAP Ariba and other SAP tools.
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A proven track record in international procurement and sourcing, with demonstrated success leading change and cost reduction initiatives in cross‑cultural environments.
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Strong oral and written communication skills, with excellent organizational, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
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A self‑motivated and proactive mindset with a talent for identifying and pursuing project opportunities.
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3 to 5 years of experience using Microsoft Office products at a medium to expert level, including Excel, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, and other Microsoft tools.
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Experience developing and presenting to senior level management on a routine basis.
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Excellent analytical and financial acumen, including cost modelling, budgeting,