Category Manager – Steel

Spire Solutions is hiring Category Manager - Steel to join our team in Des Moines, IA!

The Category Manager will provide excellent customer service to clients by ensuring the best materials to keep construction projects running smoothly. This role will work with a trusted network of national supplier to find cost-effective resources and ensure timely delivery.

Spire Solutions, a subsidiary of The Weitz Company, has spent over 20 years delivering end-to-end interior construction solutions across the U.S. Our team partners closely with clients to provide design-assist, procurement, and turnkey installation services that improve cost, quality, and project outcomes. Spire Solutions uses a hands-on, collaborative approach, combining deep product expertise with strong national supplier relationships to solve complex challenges across the supply chain.

Our employees play a direct role in shaping solutions, driving efficiency, and delivering real value on every project.

• Implement supply agreements that facilitate shorter lead times and simplified procedures for quoting and awarding work
• Understand capabilities, limitations, and available capacity of materials at all times to properly coordinate distribution of work to deliver reliable service to customers
• Negotiate and manage long-term supply agreements with Preferred Supplier Network (PSN) members while ensuring agreements clearly establish the roles and responsibilities of each party and document pricing agreements
• Partner with project teams and PSN to continuously improve the performance and reliability of steel supply chain
• Support project teams to maintain costs within project budget and schedule
• Work directly with project teams to establish a short list of PSN members to quote the work on the project and select the best partners for the specific project
• Develop and mentor team members
• Ensure products are high quality and provide excellent customer service
• Conduct monthly project status meetings
• Oversee Project Managers, Estimators and Supply Chain Analysts
• Review project estimates prior to submission
• Ensure all safety protocols are met on site

• Experience:
  • 10+ years of experience in supply chain management, sourcing, procurement, or purchasing
  • Experience with steel from a supply chain perspective is highly preferred
  • Knowledge of and/or exposure to quality assurance is desired
• Skills:
  • Analytical, strategic, and strong problem-solving skills
  • Skilled at building relationships
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Flexibility to balance competing needs with tight time frames
  • High level of initiative
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Technology:
  • Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
  • Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products Including:
  Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.

-based subsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable state and federal laws).

The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.