Category Manager, Chemicals/Raw Materials

Mapei Marine; Deerfield Beach, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with matching program

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Dental and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MAPEI Corporation in Deerfield Beach, FL is seeking a Category Manager for Chemicals/Raw Materials to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management across a defined portfolio. This onsite role collaborates with Central Purchasing, Operations, Logistics, and R&D to secure material availability and optimize costs.

Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, developing purchasing strategies, reducing sole-source dependencies, qualifying alternative materials, monitoring supplier performance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and procurement experience is preferred.
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier performance.
• Knowledge of sourcing strategies in chemicals/building materials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts with vendors on price, schedule, quality, and terms.
• Develop purchasing strategies with Central Purchasing, Operations, Logistics, and R&D.
• Reduce reliance on sole-source suppliers and ensure material availability for production.
• Collaborate with R&D to identify alternative raw materials and packaging solutions.
• Monitor supplier performance, conduct audits, and drive corrective actions.
• Support budgeting, reporting, and KPI tracking using MAPEI systems and tools.
• Assist with vendor setup, specification management, and issue resolution.
• Adhere to regulations, policies, and safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Dynamics AX

Job description

Category Manager, Chemicals/Raw Materials

Job Description

Join MAPEI Corporation, a global leader in the manufacturing of construction chemicals and building materials, including adhesives, sealants, and specialty products used in flooring, tile, and concrete restoration. MAPEI is seeking a Category Manager, Raw Materials to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management across a defined portfolio of raw materials. Please note - this a fully onsite position based in our Deerfield Beach HQ Offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts with vendors on price, schedule, quality, and terms to support cost-effective procurement.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies in coordination with Central Purchasing, Operations, Logistics, and R&D.
• Reduce reliance on sole-source suppliers and ensure continuous material availability for production.
• Collaborate with R&D to identify and qualify alternative raw materials and packaging solutions.
• Monitor supplier performance, conduct audits, and drive corrective actions as needed.
• Support budgeting, reporting, and KPI tracking using MAPEI systems and tools.
• Assist with vendor setup, specification management, and resolution of payment or quality issues.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules and instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.

What's in it for you

• In this role, you will earn a competitive base salary depending on your experience and qualifications.
• Freeemployeemedicalinsuranceoranalternativeplanwithminimalmonthlycontributionsandnodeductiblesforregularandpreventivecare.
• 17 Days of paid, sick and vacation time annually (days are prorated in year one).
• 401K retirement with up to 6% matching program.
• Excellent dental, vision programs, flex spending accounts, employer paid life insurance and free tele-med physician services.
• Various other company employee-centric perks initiatives; tuition reimbursement programs, discounted home/auto insurance programs, supplemental life insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University and two years relevant industry experience or a minimum of ten years related experience and/or training.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint within a Windows environment -Knowledge 365 or Dynamics AX is a plus.
• Valid U.S. driver's license
• Ability to travel 10-15%

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran (M/F/D/V)

About Us

MAPEI is a world leader in the manufacturing of solutions of excellence for the building industry. Founded in Milan in 1937, MAPEI has more than 11,000 employees worldwide, with 100 subsidiaries in 57 countries and 86 manufacturing plants in 35 nations. Working for MAPEI

Our products are sold in residential and commercial channels, including national retail organizations. Some of our products include mortars, grouts, adhesives, concrete restorations products and various types of concrete and cement admixtures. We are extremely focused on green and sustainability initiatives, currently channeling 70% of our research work done into the development of sustainable products.

Job Info

• Job Identification 5209
• Job Category SUPPLY CHAIN
• Posting Date 10/09/2026, 03:09 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1144 E Newport Center Dr, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33442, US