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Cabot Corporation
Cabot Corporation
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
H1B Visa SponsorB2BManufacturingScience
Cabot Corporation is a global specialty chemicals and performance materials manufacturer serving transportation, infrastructure, environmental, and consumer markets. Its portfolio includes reinforcing carbons, additives, and engineered materials designed to support performance across a range of industrial and consumer applications. The company combines technical development with global manufacturing capabilities, including regional production expansion and growth through acquisitions. Sustainability and product stewardship are central to its direction, with a stated goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 alongside 2030 sustainability targets.
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Senior Digital Category Manager, IT Procurement

Lead global technology sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement transformation for Cabot Corporation’s specialty chemicals business.

LVLatvia
€4,150 – €6,000 / month
HybridFull-timeSeniorEnglish RequiredProcurement
CloudCyber Security

Description

  • Set global category strategies that support business, technology, and procurement priorities.
  • Lead complex sourcing and negotiations for software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and technology services.
  • Find ways to lower costs, improve service, reduce risk, and create value through supplier partnerships and category management practices.
  • Manage strategic suppliers, advancing performance, innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
  • Work with Digital & IT stakeholders to guide sourcing, shape demand, and meet architecture, security, and business needs.
  • Oversee renewals, contract lifecycles, supplier segmentation, and supplier performance programs.
  • Track market shifts, emerging technologies, and sourcing opportunities to inform long-term category plans.
  • Ensure procurement activity follows policy, governance, and risk management standards.
  • Achieve measurable savings, cost avoidance, contract improvements, supplier consolidation, and other value outcomes.
  • Advance procurement transformation through process improvements, digital tools, automation, and data-led decisions.
  • Coach colleagues and encourage knowledge sharing and strong category management across the organization.

Requirements

  • Hold a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, finance, information technology, or a related discipline.
  • A master's degree is an advantage.
  • Bring extensive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management.
  • Have substantial experience managing Digital & IT categories.
  • Know software licensing, SaaS, cloud services, infrastructure, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and IT services procurement.
  • Show success leading complex sourcing projects and high-value supplier negotiations.
  • Have developed and implemented category strategies in a global organization.
  • Demonstrate strong commercial judgment and advanced negotiation skills.
  • Be able to build trust and influence senior business and technology stakeholders.
  • Bring excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Have experience in supplier performance, contract management, and risk mitigation.
  • Be proficient with procurement systems, e-sourcing platforms, and data analytics tools.
  • Knowledge of sustainable sourcing and supplier risk management is an advantage.
  • Manufacturing or industrial sector experience is a plus.

Benefits

  • Health insurance starting on the first day of work.
  • Monthly allowance.
  • Annual bonus.
  • Hybrid schedule with two work-from-home days each week.
  • Competitive benefits package.
  • Vacation leave.
  • Flexible work environment.
  • Feedback and support from the team.

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