Category Manager

CPS Inc.; Montrose (VA); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CPS Inc., a leading global chemical manufacturer, is seeking a Category Manager to oversee strategic sourcing and supplier relationships for raw materials. The role can be based in Montrose, VA or Houston, TX, with in-office work five days a week.

You will develop long-term sourcing strategies, manage cost savings, monitor market trends, and collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, and Process Technology to resolve supplier issues.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of procurement experience in chemicals or related fields.
• Strong negotiation, analytics, and supplier management skills.
• Experience with contract management and strategic procurement practices.

Aufgaben

• Develop and manage supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, contracts, supply terms, and commercial conditions.
• Monitor market conditions, cost drivers, availability, and pricing trends to anticipate market changes and support procurement decisions.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers, sourcing opportunities, and technologies.
• Develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies supporting business and global supply requirements.
• Develop volume and pricing forecasts and support annual planning processes.
• Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Process Technology, and other functions to resolve supplier quality and supply issues.
• Identify cost savings and strategic purchasing opportunities across regional and global teams.
• Develop strategies to ensure business continuity and supply security.
• Provide market intelligence regarding competitive conditions, pricing, quality, service, and distribution.

Kenntnisse

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytics

Cross-functional influence

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business/Economics/Math/Chemistry or related field

Jobbeschreibung

My client, a leading global chemical manufacturer is seeking a Category Manager to manage strategic sourcing and supplier relationships for assigned raw materials. This position can be based in Montrose, VA or Houston, TX and will be in office 5 days. Remote and hybrid are not being offered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, contracts, supply terms, and commercial conditions.
• Monitor market conditions, cost drivers, availability, and pricing trends to anticipate market changes and support procurement decisions.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers, sourcing opportunities, and technologies.
• Develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies supporting business and global supply requirements.
• Develop volume and pricing forecasts and support annual planning processes.
• Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Process Technology, and other functions to resolve supplier quality and supply issues.
• Identify cost savings and strategic purchasing opportunities across regional and global teams.
• Develop strategies to ensure business continuity and supply security.
• Provide market intelligence regarding competitive conditions, pricing, quality, service, and distribution.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Math, Chemistry, or a related field. 7+ years of relevant procurement experience – sourcing chemicals Strong strategic sourcing, negotiation, analytical, and supplier management skills. Understanding of market economics, cost drivers, and value chains; chemical industry experience preferred. Experience with contract management and strategic procurement practices. Strong communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Base salary: $120-150k #LI-JM1