Role OverviewThe Category Manager is responsible for the strategy and commercial performance of approximately $100 million in annual non-resin direct-material spend across the Americas. Reporting to the Director of Sourcing, this position leads cross-functional category governance and recommends supplier awards, commercial strategies, and risk-mitigation actions within established policies and delegated authority.
What You Will Do
Key responsibilities include developing and executing multi-year category strategies, actively rationalizing and managing the supplier base, leading complex negotiations, and implementing cost reduction initiatives.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of global trade economics, commodity markets, and cost drivers, with demonstrated experience developing and executing category strategies and leading complex supplier negotiations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum 8-10 years of progressive strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing category strategies, leading complex supplier negotiations, and managing high-value direct material spend on a regional or global scale
- Documented, repeatable track record of delivering material, audited cost savings (e.g., 5–8%+ annually) through strategic sourcing and negotiations
- Strong understanding of global trade economics, commodity markets, and cost drivers
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and other Procurement analytics tools
- Executive-level communication skills, with the ability to clearly present savings, risks, and decisions to senior leadership
- A commitment to upholding ethical and professional standards
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