Category Manager - Direct Materials

Trivium Packaging
Chicago, IL
Category Operations
Job Description
The Category Manager Direct Materials helps drive the transformation of Trivium’s FSNA procurement and supply chain by developing category strategies, improving supplier performance, and delivering sustainable value.

Requirements

  • Develop category strategies and convert them into executable plans.
  • Build and implement sourcing strategies for tinplate and associated parts/services.
  • Lead supplier performance management, improvement plans, and business reviews.
  • Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle.
  • Negotiate volume and pricing with third-party providers.
  • Develop budgets and targets aligned with strategic goals.
  • Deliver periodic reports and forecasts, including monthly supplier-level tinplate purchasing forecasts.

Benefits

  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Potential advancement to Global Category Director/Lead for direct or indirect materials
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