Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.Global Category Manager – Specialty Paper (REMOTE – EUROPE)Mativ is seeking an experienced Global Category Manager – Specialty Paper to join our Global Team. This is a strategic, high-visibility role responsible for leading global sourcing initiatives across key specialty paper categories, including Clay Coated Kraft, Poly-coated Paper, Glassine and SCK Papers. You will play a critical role in driving cost optimisation, supply risk mitigation, and supplier performance across international markets.The RoleReporting Into The Sourcing Director, You WillDevelop and execute global category strategies aligned to business prioritiesLead complex sourcing and negotiation activities to deliver measurable cost savingsConduct market, spend and risk analysis to optimise total cost of ownershipPartner with senior stakeholders across functions and regionsManage supplier performance, contracts, SLAs and KPIsDrive continuous improvement and change initiatives across the supply baseDeliver data-driven insights to support strategic decision-makingAbout You7+ years’ experience in strategic sourcing or procurementStrong background in global specialty paper sourcingDemonstrable success in delivering cost savings and value creationExperience influencing senior stakeholders in a matrix organisationStrong analytical capability and commercial acumenDegree educated (MBA advantageous)Fluent English (Spanish beneficial)Experience with ERP systems (Infor LN or similar preferred)Why Join Mativ?Global exposure and strategic ownershipOpportunity to shape category strategy at scaleCollaborative, performance-led cultureStrong focus on growth, efficiency and innovationEqual OpportunitiesEEO STATEMENT We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.What We OfferMativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.About MativMativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company’s two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.#J-18808-Ljbffr