Global Category Director - Chemicals

EMEA Recruitment • root, luzern • Posted June 11, 2026

About the Role

EMEA Recruitment is proud to partner with Mohawk Group, a global industrial leader with a manufacturing footprint spanning Europe, North America, and Latin America.

We are seeking a Global Category Director to join their strategic Procurement Center of Excellence (CoE) based in Root (Lucerne), Switzerland.

As part of the CoE Leadership team, this senior strategic role is accountable for the overall performance, strategy, and governance of a diverse global category portfolio (including Chemicals, Supply Chain, and Raw Materials). Managing a team of Global Category Leads, you will balance high‑level portfolio vision with direct, hands‑on execution of complex, high‑impact initiatives. This position acts as the core interface with executive business stakeholders across multiple divisions and regions, driving procurement’s evolution into a strategic value‑creation function.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Portfolio Leadership: Define and ...