PpMativ 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. /p h3Global Category Manager – Specialty Paper /h3 h3REMOTE - EUROPE /h3 pMativ 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. /p h3The Role /h3 h3Reporting Into The Sourcing Director, You Will /h3 ul liDevelop and execute global category strategies aligned to business priorities /li liLead complex sourcing and negotiation activities to deliver measurable cost savings /li liConduct market, spend and risk analysis to optimise total cost of ownership /li liPartner with senior stakeholders across functions and regions /li liManage supplier performance, contracts, SLAs and KPIs /li liDrive continuous improvement and change initiatives across the supply base /li liDeliver data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making /li /ul h3About You /h3 ul li7+ years’ experience in strategic sourcing or procurement /li liStrong background in global specialty paper sourcing /li liDemonstrable success in delivering cost savings and value creation /li liExperience influencing senior stakeholders in a matrix organisation /li liStrong analytical capability and commercial acumen /li liDegree educated (MBA advantageous) /li liFluent English (Spanish beneficial) /li liExperience with ERP systems (Infor LN or similar preferred) /li /ul pYou will be commercially driven, confident in negotiations, and comfortable operating in a global, fast-paced environment. /p h3Why Join Mativ? /h3 ul liGlobal exposure and strategic ownership /li liOpportunity to shape category strategy at scale /li liCollaborative, performance-led culture /li liStrong focus on growth, efficiency, and innovation /li /ul h3Equal Opportunities /h3 pEEO 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. /p h3What We Offer /h3 pMativ 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. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr