Regional Category Manager - Active Ingredients, NA

About the role

The Regional Category Manager – Active Ingredients will define and deliver the regional sourcing strategy for active ingredients, aligning with Nufarm's global procurement direction. This role involves defining and delivering the regional sourcing strategy for active ingredients, using strategic procurement methodologies, leading supplier relationship and risk management, conducting market and industry analysis, collaborating with cross-functional teams, supporting new product introductions and exits, acting as the Global Supplier Procurement Focal Point, identifying and mitigating supply market risks, and mentoring procurement team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional sourcing strategies for active ingredients using strategic procurement methodologies
• Lead supplier relationship and risk management to ensure secure, compliant and reliable supply
• Conduct market and industry analysis to inform sourcing and negotiation strategies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory and Commercial teams
• Provide procurement input into the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process
• Monitor regulatory developments impacting active ingredient sourcing and compliance
• Support new product introductions and product exits within the category
• Act as Global Supplier Procurement Focal Point for assigned suppliers, leveraging SRM tools
• Identify longer-term supply market risks and drive innovative solutions
• Lead and mentor procurement team members, setting objectives and reviewing performance

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in procurement, including senior category management experience
• Background in chemical or pharmaceutical industries
• Experience working within matrix and multinational organizations
• Strong leadership, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills

Qualifications

• Desirable: Experience with SAP Ariba, APICS, ISM or CIPS certification, or relevant postgraduate qualifications

Skills

• Strategic thinking
• Hands-on execution
• Collaboration across regions and functions

Benefits

Our compensation structure is designed to reflect the cost of labor across various U.S. geographic markets. The base salary range for this position is $109,600 to $139,700 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. At Nufarm, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, financial, and other wellbeing benefits.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $109,600 to $139,700 per year.

Schedule

N/A