Global Category Manager - Manufacturing

Global Category Manager - Contract Manufacturing

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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.

• Develop and execute a clear category strategy aligned with overall business objectives, including cost optimization, innovation, sustainability, and risk mitigation.
• Define category objectives and evaluate make‑vs‑buy decisions.
• Conduct comprehensive spend analysis to assess volumes, supplier distribution, and cost‑reduction opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, while exiting partnerships that no longer align with category objectives.
• Establish supplier KPIs and ensure compliance to support performance, quality, and cost goals.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks through dual sourcing, inventory strategies, and alternate materials.
• Build and manage a robust project pipeline, executing multiple initiatives simultaneously to deliver year‑over‑year cost savings.
• Develop and leverage a global network of contract manufacturers to create and sustain competitive advantage.
• Protect Chem Treat’s intellectual property and mitigate risk through negotiation and execution of NDA and MSA agreements.
• Communicate wins, progress, challenges, and risks to leadership using clear data and insights.
• Conduct vendor and commodity analyses to improve sourcing strategies, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Own supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, sustainability, and transactional effectiveness.
• Stay informed on evolving environmental, social responsibility, and diversity standards, regulations, and laws.
• Build 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.
• Proven global sourcing experience strongly preferred.
• MBA is a plus.

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

USD $120,000 – $130,000 per year, plus bonus pay.

On‑site position based in Glen Allen, VA.

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