Category Manager

Dizario Search; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dizario Search is partnering with a leading client in the plastics industry to recruit a Category Manager. This high-impact role owns the polymer/resin category across multiple plants, driving strategic sourcing, cost optimization, and profitability.

The position requires a bachelor degree with 5+ years in polymers or plastics, with proven resin purchasing and supplier negotiation experience. You will influence cross-functional teams to align product strategy and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in polymers, resins, plastics, or flexible packaging.
• Strong experience with resin purchasing and supplier negotiations.
• Understanding of polyethylene/resin markets, pricing, and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic procurement and sourcing of polymers/resins.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supplier agreements.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and supply continuity.
• Analyze resin markets, pricing, costs, and category profitability.
• Partner with Sales, R&D, and Operations on new product development and commercialization.

Skills

Resin purchasing

Supplier negotiations

Cross-functional influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in polymers/plastics or related field

Job description

Dizario Search is partnered with a leading client in the plastics manufacturing industry that is looking for a Category Manager to join their growing team.

This is a high-impact role responsible for owning the polymer/resin category across multiple plants- driving strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, product strategy, cost optimization, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic procurement and sourcing of polymers/resins.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supplier agreements.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and supply continuity.
• Analyze resin markets, pricing, costs, and category profitability.
• Partner with Sales, R&D, and Operations on new product development and commercialization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree and 5+ years of experience in polymers, resins, plastics, or flexible packaging.
• Strong experience with resin purchasing and supplier negotiations.
• Understanding of polyethylene/resin markets, pricing, and cost analysis.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence business decisions.