Director Project Procurement

Perstorp, part of Petronas Chemicals Group (PCG) and operating within its Specialty Chemicals division, is a global company recognized for its strong company culture, reinforced by our core values: Care, Customer Focus, Innovation Now, Enterprising, Courage to Act, and Speak Up. These values are integral to our daily operations and guide our commitment to each other and the world around us. We lead with our hearts, take responsibility, and strive to fulfill our promises while continuously seeking smarter and better ways to work. If you share these values, we think you'll be happy with us!

As a world leader in several specialty chemicals sectors, Perstorp offers extensive opportunities for involvement in international investments and development projects. Our new owner, PCG (Petronas Chemicals Group), provides a stable foundation with a long-term vision, ensuring sustained growth and development. Together with our sister company BRB, Perstorp forms the Specialty Chemicals division within PCG, driving an ambitious growth agenda.

If you share our values and are ready to make a significant impact, we believe you will thrive at Perstorp. Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to customer focus, excellence and innovation.

We are now looking for a Director Project Procurement who will be instrumental in securing the right expertise within Project Procurement and Project Contracting to support the successful delivery of our investment portfolio within PCG Specialty Chemicals. You will act as a strategic partner in shaping and driving the overall contracting strategy across the entire PCG SC investment portfolio, ensuring alignment with corporate standards and procurement excellence. Your work will be key to maintaining efficient, compliant, and value-driven procurement processes across the entire project lifecycle.

About the position

As Director of Project Procurement, you will lead a strategically important function within PCG Project & Engineering organization, with the overall responsibility to ensure that all investment projects are resourced with the right procurement and contracting expertise. You will drive the development and implementation of procurement strategies, ensure compliance with internal and external requirements, and act as a key interface between Procurement Excellence in the organizations Intermediates and Project & Engineering.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Own and continuously develop strategies and processes for Project Procurement and Project Contracting covering PCG SC’s global investment portfolio
• Ensure alignment with corporate compliance requirements, PETRONAS/PCG ways of working, and external legislation — in close collaboration with Procurement Excellence
• Lead or provide subject-matter expertise in Project Procurement and Contracting across the PCG SC investment portfolio
• Build and maintain long-term, value-driven relationships with key suppliers to secure competitive and strategic contracts
• Arrange competitive commercial agreements to ensure reliable delivery of equipment and services
• Secure PCG SC’s in-house access to specialist competencies in Project Procurement and Project Contracting to meet current and future project needs
• Recruitment and onboarding of both permanent employees and consultants to build a high-performing team
• Oversee team resource planning in alignment with project needs and work processes, ensuring effective competence utilization and a healthy work-life balance
• Coach and support team members in their professional growth, aligning development plans with evolving business requirements

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a seasoned and strategic leader with deep expertise in project procurement and contracting within the chemical, petrochemical, or specialty chemical sectors. You are confident navigating complex commercial and legal frameworks, and bring both the leadership and communication skills needed to engage with stakeholders at all levels — across functions and geographies.

To succeed in this role, you bring:

• A Master’s degree or equivalent relevant qualifications
• Extensive experience in contracting for major capital investments (e.g., EPCm, EPCC or similar frameworks), preferably from the chemical, petrochemical or specialty chemical sector.
• Strong legal acumen related to procurement in capital investment projects
• At least 10 years of relevant experience within global technology or procurement functions in an international environment
• A strategic mindset and ability to translate global frameworks into practical, local execution
• Proven project management skills with a strong track record of leading complex, cross-functional assignments
• Excellent leadership and change management capabilities
• High level of business acumen and the ability to influence and align stakeholders effectively
• Strong diplomatic and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and drive collaboration
• Full professional proficiency in English

What can we offer?

PCG SC has a highly ambitious strategic plan for the next 10 years. The plan includes extensive capital investments in organic growth across the world combined with evaluation of inorganic projects.

The Director Project Procurement will be vital in the implementation of the growth plan with a clear mandate to define and implement the overall strategy for project contracting and procurement.

Other information

This is a permanent position which is ideally based in Sweden at any of our sites (Malmö, Perstorp or Stenungsund). But for the right candidate a global location at any of PCG SC’s sites can be considered.

We work with a hybrid model meaning that we offer good flexibility in terms of working from the office or from home.

Frequent traveling is a natural part of this position

For more information contact Rickard Karlsson, Vice President Technological Design and Investment, [email protected]

For more information regarding your application, contact Erika Bjerning, Talent Acquisition Specialist, [email protected]

Welcome with your application as soon as possible but no later than the 6th of January, 2026