Senior Category Manager - Indirect

Senior Category Manager - Indirect

Requisition

Location:

Dundee, MI, US, 48131;
Nashville, TN, US, 37214;
Plano, TX, US, 75093

Pay Type:

Salary

Position type:
Full-time / Salary

Salary range: $104,000 - $161,000 - $208,000

Travel Requirement: 11-20%

Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network.

The Senior Category Manager leads Malarkey’s Indirect Procurement function by partnering with internal business leadership, functional teams, and key stakeholders to execute Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, and Supplier Relationship Management initiatives. This role manages indirect spending, strengthens supplier partnerships, and ensures service expectations are met at the most competitive cost.

This position will be located in:
Dundee, MI;
Nashville, TN; or Plano, TX.

• Lead and support indirect procurement activities across all Malarkey locations, including MRO, services, material handling fleet, and related categories.
• Analyze and monitor markets, supplier trends, and business conditions to inform sourcing strategies, support execution, mitigate risk, and identify competitive opportunities.
• Manage and improve supplier performance, including initiating and supporting new supplier qualifications to optimize the supply base, achieve cost savings, and strengthen supply security.
• Collaborate and partner with other Amrize businesses where appropriate to maximize leverage and share best practices.
• Support budget development and planning for assigned categories.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess business requirements, evaluate internal and external data, and communicate relevant insights and recommendations.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies, including negotiating supplier contracts in partnership with Legal.
• Review, evaluate, and negotiate supplier proposals while managing supplier relationships to support business objectives.
• Implement purchase agreements by communicating terms and expectations to stakeholders in a timely manner and monitoring contract performance.
• Ensure suppliers comply with applicable safety, quality, environmental, and business requirements.
• Continuously develop alternate sources of supply to reduce single-source risk, increase competition, and improve value.
• Communicate sourcing activity updates, project status, and key decisions to stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Implement procurement strategies across the organization to realize negotiated savings, improve compliance, and support business goals.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to health, safety, and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Field of Study Preferred: supply chain, procurement, business, finance, engineering, or a related field

Required

Work Experience:

5 years of experience in strategic procurement and business operations.

Travel Requirements: 20%

• Experience in building products or a related manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience with Ariba, AX, and SAP is preferred.
• Advanced planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills are required.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize-approved Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), including respirators. Employees required to wear respirators must be clean-shaven where the respirator seal meets the face to pass fit tests.

• Competitive Salary: $115,000-$150,000
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) Pre‑Tax and/or Roth After‑Tax Savings
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well‑being programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Health and Dependent Care
• Vision and Other Voluntary Benefits and Discounts
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (Maternity & Paternity)

Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.