Category Manager, Raw Materials

MAPEI S.p.A.; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical insurance

401K with matching

Paid time off

Dental and vision programs

Telemedicine

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MAPEI Corporation seeks a Category Manager, Raw Materials to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for a defined portfolio of raw materials. The role emphasizes contract negotiation, cross-functional collaboration, and risk mitigation to ensure reliable material availability.

Responsibilities include developing purchasing strategies with cross‑functional teams, auditing suppliers, and supporting budgeting and KPI tracking. Travel may be required to support supplier visits and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years relevant industry experience or 10+ years related experience
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint in Windows; Dynamics AX is a plus
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to travel 10-15%

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts with vendors on price, schedule, quality, and terms to support cost-effective procurement.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies 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.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Dynamics AX

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.

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.
• FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE for our employees or the option of a highly competitive medical plan with minimal monthly employee contributions.
• 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 Schedule Full time
• Locations 1144 E Newport Center Dr, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33442, US