Global Category Manager

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Chem Treat, a Veralto company, is the nation’s largest and fastest-growing specialty chemical company dedicated solely to industrial water treatment. We understand and respect the awe‑inspiring power of water to impact industries, and to sustain and enhance lives. Our 2,000 associates across North and South America maximize this power for our customers—from power producers to food and beverage companies to the automotive industry—helping them grow their businesses while protecting people and the environment.

When you join the Chem Treat team and the broader Veralto network, you’ll have the chance to shape the future of our planet and the future of your career. You’ll have opportunities to build new skills and invest in your development, all while doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world’s vital water resources.

We offer:

• Professional onboarding and training options
• Powerful team looking forward to working with you
• Career coaching and development opportunities
• 401(k)

Reporting to the Director, Global Procurement, the Global Category Manager will have direct responsibility for managing a portfolio of direct material purchases across Chem Treat’s business. This role is accountable for ensuring best‑in‑class cost positions, developing and executing category strategies, and serving as a subject‑matter expert on market dynamics for the assigned category.

This is an on‑site position based in Glen Allen, VA
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• Developing and executing a clear category strategy aligned with overall business objectives, including cost optimization, innovation, sustainability, and risk mitigation
• Defining category objectives and evaluating make‑vs‑buy decisions
• Conducting comprehensive spend analysis to assess volumes, supplier distribution, and cost‑reduction opportunities
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, while exiting partnerships that no longer align with category objectives
• Establishing supplier KPIs and ensuring compliance to support performance, quality, and cost goals
• Proactively identifying and mitigating supply risks through dual sourcing, inventory strategies, and alternate materials
• Building and managing a robust project pipeline, executing multiple initiatives simultaneously to deliver year‑over‑year cost savings
• Developing and leveraging a global network of contract manufacturers to create and sustain competitive advantage
• Protecting Chem Treat’s intellectual property and mitigating risk through negotiation and execution of NDA and MSA agreements
• Communicating wins, progress, challenges, and risks to leadership using clear data and insights
• Conducting vendor and commodity analyses to improve sourcing strategies, material selection, and manufacturing processes
• Owning supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, sustainability, and transactional effectiveness
• Staying informed on evolving environmental, social responsibility, and diversity standards, regulations, and laws
• Building cost models and price forecasts to secure pricing that outperforms market benchmarks

• Bachelor’s degree or 5–7 years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing or category management, preferably within the chemicals industry
• Background, education, or strong technical acumen in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry preferred
• Proven global sourcing experience strongly preferred
• MBA is a plus

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Chemical Manufacturing and Manufacturing