Category Manager, Raw Materials/Chemicals

Cps4jobs; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cps4jobs is seeking a Category Manager for raw materials in the Southeast Florida region near Boca Raton. The role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations to ensure material availability for production.

Responsibilities include developing purchasing strategies, negotiating contracts, reducing reliance on sole sources, and collaborating with R&D to identify alternative materials. Travel of 10–15% is expected in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant industry experience or 10+ years in the field.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• High level of strategic sourcing.
• Experience sourcing industrial chemicals required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing and purchasing strategies with Operations, Logistics, R&D, and Purchasing.
• Negotiate supplier contracts covering pricing, quality, delivery schedules, and terms.
• Reduce sole-source supplier dependency and strengthen supply continuity.
• Partner with R&D to identify and qualify alternative raw materials and packaging solutions.
• Monitor supplier performance, conduct audits, and drive corrective actions.
• Support budgeting, KPI reporting, vendor management, and material specifications.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Purchasing strategy

Strategic sourcing

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 10+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dynamics AX

Microsoft 365

Job description

Category Manager, Raw Materials/Chemicals

Location: Southeast Florida, Near Boca Raton

Position Summary

My client, an industry leading chemical manufacturing company is seeking a Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for raw materials within a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on developing purchasing strategies, negotiating supplier contracts, optimizing costs, and ensuring material availability to support production.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing and purchasing strategies in collaboration with Operations, Logistics, R&D, and Purchasing.
• Negotiate supplier contracts covering pricing, quality, delivery schedules, and terms.
• Reduce sole-source supplier dependency and strengthen supply continuity.
• Partner with R&D to identify and qualify alternative raw materials and packaging solutions.
• Monitor supplier performance, conduct audits, and drive corrective actions.
• Support budgeting, KPI reporting, vendor management, and material specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of relevant industry experience, or 10+ years of related experience.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and purchasing strategy skills.
• High level of strategic sourcing.
• Experience sourcing industrial chemicals is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Dynamics AX or Microsoft 365 is a plus.
• Ability to travel 10-15%.

My client is offering a generous compensation package and growth potential in a progressive environment.

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