Head of chemicals and catalysts

Location: Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. Join to apply for the Head of Chemicals and Catalysts Procurement role at Neste. The position can be located in Espoo, Finland or Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

At Neste, we are looking for someone to lead a procurement team focused on chemicals and catalysts, driving strategic sourcing, supplier performance and overall procurement efficiency.

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• Manage the end-to-end chemicals and catalysts category team in procurement, responsible for supplier selection, spend, savings, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management across our global refineries and sites, biggest in Porvoo, Finland; Rotterdam, Netherlands; and Singapore.
  
• Co-develop and coach executable category strategies that align with business objectives, focusing on cost optimization, risk mitigation, and innovation.
  
• Proactively engage with stakeholders to understand their needs and provide strategic procurement advice.
  
• Draft, review, and oversee complex supply 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.
  
• Manage operational procurement for the area with frame agreements, order channel setups and transactional purchasing activities.
  

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• Strong experience in developing and leading chemicals/catalysts, supplier management and people, or similar roles with commercial responsibilities.
  
• Understanding of global market trends, supplier capabilities, and emerging sourcing opportunities.
  
• Solid track record to deliver value, improving companies’ competitiveness and total cost of ownership.
  
• Excellent collaboration and persuasion skills, ability to influence and credible presentation skills.
  
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and adapt to changing situations.
  
• Ability to build, nurture and lead a high-performing team and culture.
  
• Team management experience, preferably for 3-5 years in sourcing/procurement or in other commercial/technical fields in chemicals.
  
• Master's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
  

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• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  
• Solid leadership skills and experience with a hands-on approach
  
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
  

We look forward to receiving your CV and application with a salary request by October 15, 2025.

If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Tony Lindström, +358 50 520 1209, on October 2nd at 12 - 14 (EEST) or October 7th at 14-16 (EEST).

Due to security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system. Applications sent via email will not be considered. The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment.

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: nesta.com

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• Director
  

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• Full-time
  

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• Supply Chain
  

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• Chemical Manufacturing
  

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