Regional Category Manager, Chemicals

Job overview

The Regional Category Manager, Chemicals role is onsite in Houston, TX. Compensation is $125,000–$140,000 per year, with 10% annual bonus potential. The role supports Veolia Water Tech’s work addressing water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy challenges. The manager develops regional sourcing strategies aligned with global category teams and business lines, improving supplier performance, cost efficiency, supply continuity, quality, and sustainability. The role coordinates with operations, quality, technical, EHS, finance, and logistics teams to manage chemical sourcing and supply risks.

What you'll do

• Develop sourcing strategies for chemical categories and raw materials
• analyze total cost of ownership and market intelligence
• identify and qualify suppliers
• manage supplier performance and relationships
• negotiate agreements and mitigate supply risks
• coordinate compliance and inbound supply with internal teams
• monitor usage and inventory
• track prices and budgets
• pursue savings and procurement improvements
• monitor regulatory and market developments
• travel up to 10%.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

regional category manager

chemicals

procurement

strategic sourcing

supplier management

water treatment

houston tx

veolia

supply chain

cost savings

sustainability

up to 10% travel

$125k–$140k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
• life insurance
• paid time off and holidays
• parental leave
• 401(k) contribution and match
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• AD&D and disability insurance
• tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

The posting states up to 10% travel and no employer sponsorship for U.S. work authorization.

About the employer

Water Technologies is hiring for this role. Industry: Remediation Services. Sector: 56.