Category Lead – Pavement Preservation & Bitumen Solutions

Rua Seguridad Corporation; Quezon City; Híbrido; PHP 2 000 000 - 3 000 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Culture and core values

Training provided

Generous annual leave and holidays

Health and life insurance coverage

Career development opportunities

Resumo da oferta

Rua Seguridad Corp. is seeking a Category Lead to own the overall business performance of the category, from market development to sourcing, trading, inventory, operations and P&L management.

This is a senior commercial role for someone with deep experience in industrial materials and a track record of driving growth and profitability. The role requires leadership across Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Quality and Finance, with travel to customer sites and suppliers as needed.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.
• 8–12+ years of relevant experience in bitumen/asphalt, petroleum, industrial raw materials, construction materials, commodity trading, or related B2B industries.
• At least 3 years of experience managing a category, business unit, or P&L.
• Strong experience in commercial management and strategic sourcing.
• Strong understanding of pricing, landed cost, inventory, working capital, and business profitability.

Responsabilidades

• Own the category's revenue, profitability, working capital, inventory, and overall business performance.
• Develop and manage bitumen sourcing and trading strategies, including supplier development, landed-cost analysis, pricing, and supply risk.
• Grow Rua's Bitumen retail and trading business and support the development of decanting operations in Iloilo and Bacolod.
• Lead the growth strategy for Coldmix, including existing DPWH maintenance opportunities and new markets such as Utility Reinstatement.
• Identify and develop new customers, market segments, products, and business opportunities within pavement preservation and infrastructure.
• Establish pricing, product portfolio, customer segmentation, and go-to-market strategies based on business economics.
• Develop a disciplined demand, purchasing, inventory, and working-capital management system.
• Work closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to ensure reliable supply, quality, operational execution, and financial discipline.
• Build category processes, supplier and customer playbooks, and a long-term growth roadmap.
• Lead and develop the category team as the business scales.

Conhecimentos

Commercial leadership

Pricing strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Market development

Supply chain understanding

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Supply Chain/Finance

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About Us

Rua Seguridad Corp. is an ISO-certified leader in thermoplastic road marking paints, bitumen products, and road safety solutions. Since our establishment in 2006, we have built a strong nationwide presence and a proven track record in supporting major infrastructure projects across the country.

At Rua Seguridad Corp., we are committed to creating a professional and supportive workplace where employees are valued and empowered to succeed.

What We Offer

• A culture grounded in strong core values

• Supportive team culture with training provided

• Generous annual leave and holiday entitlements

• Comprehensive health and life insurance coverage

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

About the Role

The Category Lead will own the overall business performance of the category, from market development and customer demand to sourcing, trading, inventory, operations, and P&L management.

This is a business-building role for an experienced commercial leader who understands both the market and supply side of industrial or infrastructure materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the category's revenue, profitability, working capital, inventory, and overall business performance.

• Develop and manage bitumen sourcing and trading strategies, including supplier development, landed-cost analysis, pricing, and supply risk.

• Grow Rua's Bitumen retail and trading business and support the development of decanting operations in Iloilo and Bacolod.

• Lead the growth strategy for Coldmix, including existing DPWH maintenance opportunities and new markets such as Utility Reinstatement.

• Identify and develop new customers, market segments, products, and business opportunities within pavement preservation and infrastructure.

• Establish pricing, product portfolio, customer segmentation, and go-to-market strategies based on business economics.

• Develop a disciplined demand, purchasing, inventory, and working-capital management system.

• Work closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to ensure reliable supply, quality, operational execution, and financial discipline.

• Build category processes, supplier and customer playbooks, and a long-term growth roadmap.

• Lead and develop the category team as the business scales.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.

• 8–12+ years of relevant experience in bitumen/asphalt, petroleum, industrial raw materials, construction materials, commodity trading, or related B2B industries.

• At least 3 years of experience managing a category, business unit, or P&L.

• Strong experience in commercial management and strategic sourcing.

• Strong understanding of pricing, landed cost, inventory, working capital, and business profitability.

• Demonstrated experience in market development and growing new business segments.

• Strong cross-functional leadership skills and experience working with Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, Technical, Quality, and Finance teams.

• Willingness to travel regularly to customer sites, suppliers, operational facilities, and other business locations.