Associate Category Manager CMO's

Join Us As Our Newest Procurement Cmo Leader

We need your talent, knowledge, and dedication to better our world with biology.

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We're here to better our world with biology.

Join us as our newest Procurement CMO Leader.

We are looking for a new Associate Category Manager for CMO's to create and execute regional strategies for cost savings, as well as secure supply and drive decarbonization and sustainability initiatives. You will also have a vital interface with Global Category Managers, participating and executing on complex multi-regional projects.

Welcome to Direct Procurement.

Direct Procurement is a global organization and part of Supply Operations. Our value proposition is to "unlock growth for Novonesis". In Direct Procurement we do that by optimization of cost and quality, risk mitigation and value creation, striving for sustainable sourcing, agility, and speed in close collaboration with suppliers and customers. Direct Procurement is responsible for all sourcing and procurement of all materials for production (raw materials, packaging & utilities). We have colleagues located at Novonesis key production sites in all regions of the world including Europe, Asia Pacific, North Americas, and South Americas.

In this role you'll make an impact by :

• Participating in the global category teamwork sharing category knowledge, analytics and portfolio pipeline planning.
• Working in partnership with our CMO Management group
• Creating and executing on regional CMO cost savings initiatives and supply risk mitigations
• Participating in the development of the global category strategy via extensive market and business knowledge, conducting internal and external analysis, and development strategic scenario, analysis of sourcing levers and Business case development.
• Driving Scope 3 decarbonization initiatives in close collaboration with suppliers and Category Managers.
• Translating decarbonization ambitions into practical action plans, and following up to secure measurable progress at supplier level.
• Leads regional implementation of global category strategies and manages complex sourcing projects (e.g., tenders, renegotiations, raw material substitutions) with autonomy, including supplier selection, negotiations, and contracting.
• Oversees procurement pipeline planning and prioritization, identifies cost-saving opportunities, and proactively manages supply, commercial, and sustainability risks with mitigation strategies.
• Manages supplier relationships and performance, drives innovation initiatives, and handles full contract lifecycle including pricing, extensions, and compliance.
• Partners with internal teams (e.g., R&D, Planning, Operations, Sustainability) and global stakeholders to align forecasts, support new product development, and contribute to responsible sourcing goals.

To succeed you potentially possess :

Location : Franklinton, NC or Blair, NE, or West Allis, WI (Hybrid)

Application deadline August 11, 2025

Expected salary range : $71,000 - $95,000

Benefits you will enjoy :

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume / CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume / CV. Novonesis is dedicated to fostering a unique community by embracing and respecting differences. We make all employment decisions based on business needs, ensuring that every individual can thrive, regardless of identity or background such as ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

Stay alert : Avoid recruitment scams

At Novonesis, we are committed to maintaining a safe and transparent recruitment process. Please be aware of potential scams targeting job seekers and take note of the following :

If you receive suspicious communication claiming to be from Novonesis, please do not share any personal or financial information. We encourage you to verify the legitimacy of the message by contacting us directly through our official channels.