Category Manager

LATICRETE International; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Category Manager to lead sourcing strategies for private-label and contract-manufactured chemical products. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating agreements, and ensuring product quality in the construction sector. With a commitment to innovation and integrity, this company offers a collaborative environment where your contributions can significantly impact the industry. If you're passionate about sourcing and procurement and eager to take on new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Flexible spending

Life Insurance

Plant shutdown during holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sourcing, procurement, or category management, preferably in chemicals.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Supplier Management

Analytical 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

Job description

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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 operate in 100 countries and have been recognized as one of Connecticut’s Top Family Owned Companies.

We create innovative products and strive to improve the lives of our employees, customers, partners, and communities. Join us and expand your horizons!

Benefits:

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

Position Summary:

This role involves leading sourcing strategies for private-label and contract-manufactured chemical products in the US and internationally within the construction industry. Responsibilities include managing suppliers, negotiating agreements, and ensuring product quality and supply reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage private-label vendors (40%): Develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, onboard new vendors, ensure compliance, analyze market trends.
2. Manage chemical contract manufacturers (40%): Collaborate with R&D, select and evaluate 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, analyze spend.

Qualifications:

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

Additional Requirements:

• Willing to travel 25-30%
• Must pass pre-employment physical, lift 50 lbs, and perform physical tasks as required

Other Details:

• Remote work possible, but travel to Bethany, CT required
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing and Sales
• Industry: Wholesale Building Materials