Category Manager – Indirect

ChemTreat; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional onboarding and training

Career coaching and development

401(k) plan

Job summary

ChemTreat seeks a Category Manager – Indirect for our Glen Allen, VA site. You will own the indirect spend strategy, governance, and savings initiatives across North American operations, partnering with Finance and senior leaders to drive cost reductions and process improvements.

You will lead an Indirect Sourcing Specialist (future hire) and oversee supplier qualification, onboarding, and compliance, with a focus on Travel, Fleet, Marketing, HR, IT, Facilities, and other indirect categories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 7 years in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or related function.
• Proven experience developing and executing category strategies and negotiating contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute indirect procurement strategies across spend categories to optimize cost, supplier usage, and risk.
• Lead budget and savings reviews with Finance and stakeholders to monitor performance and opportunities.
• Build visibility into addressable spend, contracts, and savings opportunities; maintain savings pipeline.
• Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, terms, and agreements to maximize value and lower risk.
• Manage iBuy and other procurement systems to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Latin America stakeholders as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field

Job description

Category Manager - Indirect

Imagine yourself…

• Growing your expertise and expanding your skillset with every project.
• Owning your ambition and fueling your career growth.
• Thriving in a supportive team environment that inspires you to strive for excellence.

It’s possible with a role at ChemTreat.

ChemTreat, a Veraltocompany, is the nation’s largest and fastest-growing specialty chemical company dedicated solely to industrial water treatment. We understand and respect the awe-inspiring power of water to impact industries and to sustain and enhance lives. Our 2,000 associates across North and South America maximize this power for our customers—from power producers to food and beverage companies to the automotive industry—helping them grow their businesses while protecting people and the environment.

When you join the ChemTreat team and the broader Veralto network, you’ll have the chance to shape the future of our planet and the future of your career. You’ll have opportunities to build new skills and invest in your development, all while doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world’s vital water resources.

Learn more about how our team is maximizing the power of water: https://wi.st/3vH5OUK

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working hours
• Professional onboarding and training options
• Career coaching and development opportunities
• 401(k) plan

About the Role:

The Category Manager – Indirect is responsible and accountable for the strategy, governance, execution, and financial performance of addressable indirect spend across ChemTreat’s North American operations, providing guidance and assistance to support LATAM initiatives as business needs require. This role partners with Finance, budget leaders, functional executives, and business stakeholders to establish category strategies, build and maintain a robust savings pipeline, and deliver measurable cost reduction, cost avoidance, working capital improvement, risk mitigation, improved service, sustainability, and process improvement. The categories include Travel, Fleet, Marketing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Facilities, Laboratory Operations, Plant Operations, Temporary Labor, Capital Expenditures, Professional Services, and other indirect goods and services. The Category Manager – Indirect directly manages and develops the Indirect Sourcing Specialist, sets priorities and project ownership, and ensures the team delivers against key business KPI’s.

This position is part of the Procurement located in Glen Allen, VA and will be On-Site.

In this role, a typical day will look like:

Indirect Spend Strategy & Governance

• Develop and execute indirect procurement strategies across assigned spend categories, driving cost optimization, supplier consolidation, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Lead regular budget and savings reviews with Finance, budget owners, and cross-functional stakeholders to monitor performance, identify opportunities, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Establish and maintain visibility into addressable spend, contract coverage, preferred suppliers, savings opportunities, category risks, and procurement compliance.
• Build, prioritize, and manage a pipeline of cost-saving initiatives, developing actionable plans and ensuring accountability across cross-functional teams.
• Partner with Finance and Veralto to validate savings methodologies, budget impacts, forecasts, and realized financial results.
• Develop comprehensive sourcing strategies, business cases, cost models, competitive bidding processes, negotiation plans, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Lead supplier negotiations covering pricing, service levels, payment terms, and commercial agreements to maximize value while minimizing business risk.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance across key metrics, including safety, cost, quality, service, and sustainability.
• Oversee indirect supplier qualification, selection, and onboarding processes to ensure compliance with organizational standards.
• Recruit, lead, and develop an Indirect Sourcing Specialist (anticipated future hire), providing coaching, performance management, goal setting, and professional development.
• Manage and optimize the iBuy platform (internal requisition system), promoting procurement compliance, process efficiency, preferred supplier utilization, and spend visibility.
• Ensure accurate tracking, documentation, and reporting of sourcing initiatives and savings results through iSource and other required procurement systems.

Additional Responsibilities

• Represent Procurement on cross-functional leadership teams, strategic initiatives, project committees, and business reviews related to indirect spend, cost productivity, supplier performance, and risk management.
• Lead special projects and strategic initiatives assigned by the Director, Global Procurement or Operations Leadership.
• Support supplier diversity, sustainability, responsible sourcing, and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives through supplier engagement and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with other Veralto operating companies and external industry peers to identify opportunities for shared agreements, purchasing leverage, and procurement best practices.
• Support indirect procurement initiatives across LATAM and other regions as business needs evolve.
• Drive continuous improvement through visual management, standardized processes, data-driven decision-making, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support ChemTreat’s operational and procurement objectives.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. Equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or a related commercial function.
• Proven experience developing and executing category strategies, leading complex sourcing initiatives, negotiating contracts, managing strategic supplier relationships, and delivering measurable year-over-year cost savings.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Finance and budget owners to develop, validate, forecast, and track savings initiatives and their financial impact.