Entity:
Customers & Products
Job Family Group:
Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group
Job Description:
About the Role
The Global Procurement Category Manager GI/II Base Oils leads the global sourcing and strategic sourcing strategy for one of Castrols most critical raw material categories, managing approximately $1 billion in annual spend across a complex international supplier base and global commodity market.
The role sits within the Global Procurement Base Oil team, working as part of a team of nine and reporting to the Global Procurement Base Oil Senior Manager. It plays a central role in securing competitive and resilient base oil supply for Castrols global blend plant network.
Accountable for defining and executing global category management and procurement strategy, the role leads negotiations with major base oil producers and energy companies while leading strategic supplier relationships across global and regional markets.
Operating at the centre of Castrols global supply chain, the role partners closely with manufacturing plants, supply chain, planning, finance and technology teams to align sourcing strategies with business priorities and ensure reliable supply in dynamic global commodity markets.
This is a high-visibility global procurement role suited to an ...