Global Category Manager HR&Real Estate, Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands Apply until: 30 Jun 2026Are you interested in leading a team and be responsible for our HR&Real Estate portfolio and running your own procurement projects globally? Are you commercially minded, analytical and looking for a next step? Then you might be the new Global Category Manager HR&Real Estate at Nouryon.About the jobThe Global Category Manager for our HR and Real Estate portfolio will lead a team of 2 persons and will be based in our Amsterdam office. You will be responsible for developing and executing global category strategies for the HR and Real Estate portfolio within Procurement, with a strong focus on optimizing cost, quality, and value. You will drive sourcing activities and manage a diverse supplier base across key spend areas such as recruitment and contingent labor, learning&development, HR services and benefits, facilities management, leases, and real estate services. In this role, you work closely with senior stakeholders worldwide to translate business requirements into effective sourcing decisions, actively manage supplier performance and risk, and ensure strong governance and compliance with global Procurement policies and standards, securing service continuity and sustainable value delivery.In your future role as Global Category Manager you willCategory managementOwn and continuously evolve global category strategies and execute multi-year sourcing roadmapsEstablish the right roster of preferred suppliersDesign and run sourcing eventsContracting&commercial negotiationsNegotiate and finalize contracts, ensuring terms and conditions meet business objectives.Lead supplier negotiations and deliver a continuous sustainable productivitySupplier Relationship ManagementRun supplier relationship management (SRM) with strategic suppliers, monitoring Key Performance IndicatorsResolve high-risk escalations and manage contractual and reputational risks proactivelyStakeholder ManagementManage senior-level relationships to ensure alignment of procurement goals with business prioritiesCollaborate with the functions to continuously optimize spendingTeam leadershipLead and develop team of 2 direct reportsWe believe you bringA Bachelor or Master degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field.5+ years of work experience in Category Management of Indirect Services Procurement with a preference for HR.2+ years in global indirect procurement leadership for related categories.Strong experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.Deep understanding of procurement processes, category management and digital procurement tools.Fluency in English, both verbal as well as in writing.We believe you areHighly effective problem solver with the ability to maintain the relationships.Focused on value creation and performance managementHighly numerate with great analytical skillsWe offer youYou will have the chance to work with various stakeholders across all levels of the organization. Amongst them is a mature procurement team, senior management teams and several site functions, and of course also suppliers all over Europe or in other regions. Our employment package comprises:A permanent contract with a probationary period of 2 months.A gross basic annual salary including holiday allowance based on your knowledge and experience between EUR 116.500 and EUR 140.000.30 vacation daysA performance bonus based on KPI’s.An excellent pension plan with a strong contribution rate, most of which is paid by Nouryon.LifeCheck Employee Assistance Program: Free, confidential wellbeing support for you and your family.Bright, modern offices with excellent public transport connections.An attractive bike plan.A company fitness plan to stay active and healthyGood to knowThis is a permanent position on a full-time basis, based in Amsterdam, with a travel component of 10% globally. You will be reporting to the Director, Procurement – Indirect who is also based in Amsterdam.Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/We look forward to receiving your application!About NouryonExplore careers and life at NouryonIf you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn.ContactFor additional information about the vacancy please contact Kevin Prins; Talent Acquisition Partner. #WeAreNouryon #GrowWithUsWe have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies or staffing companies.#Li-OnsiteStandardVacancy dataClosing date30 Jun 2026Vacancy numberN0014166OrganizationContinentEuropeCountryNetherlandsSiteAmsterdamBusinessIntegrated Supply ChainJob characteristicsJob areaProcurementHierarchy levelProfessional/Experienced/SpecialistFull time/part timeFulltimeContract typePermanent#J-18808-Ljbffr