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Veolia Environnement · Houston, TX

# Regional Category Manager, Chemicals

Houston, TX, United States Full-time Manager or lead Operations 

Listed on Veolia Environnement’s official careers site. Posted September 28, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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## Job description

The Regional Category Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing sourcing and procurement strategies in his/her region in alignment with the Global Category teams and Regional Business Lines. This role drives supplier performance, negotiates cost efficiencies, ensures supply continuity, and supports the company’s cost, quality, and sustainability objectives. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial acumen, deep industry knowledge in water treatment chemical markets, and Develop and lead end-to-end sourcing strategies for chemical categories and key specialty and commodity raw materials.

Strong commercial acumen, deep industry knowledge in chemical markets, and cross-functional leadership. Strategic thinker and able to work in a collaborative, matrixed, and multicultural environment. Perform total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses and market intelligence reviews to inform procurement decisions. Identify and qualify suppliers aligned with Veolia’s needs and environmental compliance standards. Manage strategic supplier relationships, including performance reviews, corrective actions, and innovation partnerships.

Negotiate long-term agreements and mitigate supply risk through multi-sourcing or buffer strategies. Collaborate with Quality, Technical, and EHS teams to ensure supplier compliance with Veolia’s specifications and safety protocols. Partner with operations, production planning, and logistics to ensure seamless inbound supply of chemicals and raw materials. Monitor usage trends, coordinate with inventory teams, and proactively address supply-demand imbalances.

Work closely with business lines and finance to ensure accurate price tracking and budget forecasting. Drive year-over-year savings targets through competitive bidding, value engineering, or alternate formulations. Lead or support cross-functional initiatives to improve procurement operations, sustainability, or product performance. Stay ahead of market trends in water treatment and chemical supply chains, including regulatory impacts (e.g., REACH, TSCA, EPA rules).

Up to 10% travel

## Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Business, or similar field required, an MBA, Master's Degree and/or certification like CPSM, CPM, CPSCM is a plus A minimum of five (5) years experience in Procurement, Supply Chain function, or an equivalent function with knowledge of business strategy, procurement strategy & processes, category management and overall execution of procurement KPIs. Experience in negotiating and managing suppliers within the Chemical industry, preferably within the water treatment industry Strong technical expertise and subject matter expertise in chemical sourcing Experience in working in different cultures and environments in a matrixed organization

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Sep 28, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 23, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 23, 2026
- Listed for: 25 days
- Location: Houston, TX, United States
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Veolia Environnement’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/VeoliaEnvironnementSA/744000152243746-regional-category-manager-chemicals)

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