Category Manager

LATICRETE International; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Category Manager to lead sourcing strategies for innovative chemical products. This pivotal role involves managing private-label vendors and contract manufacturers while ensuring quality and supply reliability. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation and analytical skills, along with a solid background in chemical manufacturing. Join a company that values integrity, teamwork, and innovation, and make a significant impact in the construction industry. If you're passionate about driving cost efficiencies and supplier relationships, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Flexible spending

Life Insurance

Paid plant shutdown during holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sourcing, procurement, or category management in chemical manufacturing preferred.
• Strong background in contract manufacturing and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies and negotiate contracts with private-label vendors.
• Collaborate with R&D and manage chemical contract manufacturers.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Supplier Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business

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Job Description:

Are you looking for a new challenge? Passionate about innovation? Want to work for a company that values integrity, teamwork, and loyalty?

Company Overview:

At LATICRETE International, we aim to be a top ten construction chemical company that values family, diversity, collaboration, and invention. Family owned for three generations, we have been in business for over 65 years and operate in 100 countries. In 2017, we were named one of Connecticut’s Top Family Owned Companies by The Hartford Business Journal. We focus on innovative products and strive to positively impact our employees, customers, partners, and communities.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k, Tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave
• Flexible spending, Life Insurance, AD&D, Supplemental Insurance
• Paid plant shutdown during holidays

Position Summary:

The role involves leading sourcing strategies for private-label and contract-manufactured chemical products within the USA and internationally in the construction industry. Responsibilities include aligning sourcing strategies with product development, managing contract manufacturers, negotiating agreements, optimizing costs, and ensuring quality and supply reliability. A strong background in contract manufacturing, supplier management, and market intelligence in construction chemicals is essential.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage Private-Label Vendors (40%): Develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, evaluate and onboard vendors, ensure compliance, analyze market trends.
2. Manage Chemical Contract Manufacturers (40%): Collaborate with R&D, select and benchmark manufacturers, negotiate pricing, explore new manufacturers, support international formulations.
3. General Sourcing & Supply Management (20%): Build supplier relationships, drive cost reductions, track KPIs, support cross-functional teams, perform spend analysis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 5+ years in sourcing, procurement, or category management in chemical manufacturing preferred
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of chemical formulations, industry regulations
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects

Additional Requirements:

• Travel 25-30%
• Must pass pre-employment physical, capable of lifting 50 pounds, standing and sitting 50%

Job Details:

• Remote position, required to travel to Bethany, CT
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
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