Category Lead, Catalysts

Are you our next creator of change?

Do you want to be part of creating solutions for mitigating climate change? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. Together we will accelerate transformation for a more sustainable future.

We are looking for you,
 
Category Lead, Catalysts
 
to our Procurement team in Amsterdam, Netherlands or other key Neste sites.
 
You will focus on end-to-end category management of Catalysts and work closely with our operations and R&D teams in all our global refineries in Porvoo Finland, Rotterdam Netherlands and Singapore
 
In our team, you will collaborate on strategic sourcing initiatives, drive supplier performance, and contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our procurement processes. Together with you and your expertise, we can make an impact today and keep our promises for tomorrow.

Reasons to join

Real impact right now. We create solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. We live by our values every day; we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

Safety and caring. We value safety always and everywhere. We want our work to feel good and do good. At Neste, we nurture a culture where everyone is welcome and feels safe, respected and encouraged to be their unique true selves. 

Exciting growth. Transformation brings new possibilities, fostering both courage and curiosity. As a global company, collaboration is the key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities.

More about the job

Your role in our team / in creating a sustainable future
 

• Manage the full end-to-end Catalyst procurement category, encompassing strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management;
• Develop and execute cross-functional category strategy that align with business objectives, focusing on TCO, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and innovation;
• Proactively engage with stakeholders to understand their needs and provide strategic procurement advice;
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements;
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders, fostering collaboration and driving continuous improvement;
• Analyze catalysts markets relevant to our core spend categories;
• Evaluate specific companies within these markets, conducting tailored analyses to understand sourcing alternatives, supplier profiles, cost structures, and offerings.

 
 
The best combination to succeed in this role
 

• Master's degree or equivalent in Engineering on Chemical, Metal, or a related field and/or Master's degree/MBA on business.
• Extensive experience managing commercial business relationships in either sales or procurement in the sphere of chemicals, metal market or similar. Preferably prior experience of process industry, chemical industry or oil refining.
• Strong negotiation, contract drafting, and relationship/partnership management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken and preferably local language of the hiring location.

 
Other strengths we value
 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Chemical / Catalyst or metal sales/trading/sourcing background combined with long commercial track record.
• World-class collaboration and communication skills.

 
Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) by the 15th of June.

If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Guidor ‘t Lam, Talent Acquisition Partner via guidor.tlam@partners.neste.com

We will do our best to contact you within 2 weeks after the application time has ended. The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment. 

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste refines waste, residues and other renewable raw materials to high-quality renewable fuels at its refineries located on three continents. The company’s annual renewable fuels production capacity will be increased to 6.8 million tons in 2027.

Neste has high standards for sustainability and the company has consistently been recognized by several leading sustainability indices. In 2024, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: neste.com