Senior Category Manager - Offsite & Resilient Solutions

Location: Malvern

** Certain Teed Offsite and Resilient Solutions is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead purchasing and supply chain strategy as the business scales across North America.*
* ** The Sr. Category Manager will source and manage key commodity categories, including dimensional and engineered lumber, hardware and fasteners, strategic products such as windows and doors, and resale items (caulk, sealants, tapes, vents, gutters, etc.); along with developing a dependable, cost-efficient network of site contractors & crane operators.*
* ** Will lead supplier selection, contract negotiation, and category strategy while building a reliable, cost-effective network of contractors and crane operators. The role partners closely with Product Management, Project Management, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and central purchasing to ensure supply continuity, cost discipline, and strong project execution.*
* ** Will support the development of scalable procurement processes and systems, including SAP and other digital tools, to improve efficiency, visibility, and control as the business grows.*
* Will drive supplier selection, contract negotiation, and the establishment of standardized agreements that improve cost consistency, performance, and accountability across all projects.

In parallel, the Sr. Category Manager supports day-to-day purchasing activities and partners with cross-functional teams such as Product Management, Project Management, Engineering, Operations and Finance to ensure material and service availability aligns with project schedules and KPIs.

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* Key Accountabilities:

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* - Develop and execute category sourcing strategies that deliver competitive pricing, reliable supply, and strong quality performance.

- Negotiate and manage supplier contracts that support business growth, cost consistency, and accountability across projects.

- Partner with Field Operations to source and structure contractor and crane operator networks that provide dependable execution and warranty support.

- Collaborate with Product Management to shape product offerings and negotiate supplier agreements for windows and doors.

- Improve purchasing operations through SAP and other digital tools that support scale, visibility, and efficiency.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, or a related field, with 10+ years of relevant experience; or a master's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience. A technical diploma may be considered with strong applicable experience.

8+ years of experience in purchasing and/or supply chain management.

8+ years of experience in the construction industry, ideally in residential production building, commercial construction, or lumberyard operations, including contractor management exposure.

Strong contract management skills, including negotiating key terms and enforcing agreements throughout the supplier relationship.

Proven supplier management and relationship-building skills with vendors and contractors.

Knowledge of construction procure-to-pay processes and category sourcing strategy development.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong internal and external partnerships.

Ability to work cross-functionally across engineering, operations, project management, product management, finance, and R&D.

Comfort working in a complex AEC industry supply chain environment.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into clear recommendations.

Experience in the prefabrication industry preferred.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

Health and Wellbeing - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

- Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance

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