Category Manager

Posted:
8/10/2026, 11:36:49 AM

Location(s):
Shanghai, Shanghai, China ⋅ Shanghai, China

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Product

Workplace Type:
On-site

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

Additional Locations:

Huntsman Corporation

Website: https://www.huntsman.com/

Headquarter Location: The Woodlands, Texas, United States

Employee Count: 5001-10000

Year Founded: 1970

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Agriculture ⋅ Automotive ⋅ Chemical ⋅ Chemical Engineering ⋅ Construction ⋅ Manufacturing

Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas