Direct Category Manager

Insight Global (United States); Jefferson (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global's client in Georgia, USA is seeking a Direct Materials Category Manager to oversee procurement across six manufacturing facilities, managing approximately $75M in direct spend and optimizing supplier strategies.

The role supports a procurement transformation with emphasis on global sourcing, supplier consolidation, and long-term category strategy to drive cost improvements and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related.
• 7-10+ years of direct category management experience within a manufacturing environment (textiles preferred).

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related

Job description

Job Description

A client of Insight Global is seeking a Direct Materials Category Manager to support procurement operations across six manufacturing facilities within the manufacturing industry. This role will manage approximately $75M in direct spend and will play a critical role in optimizing supplier strategies, mitigating risk, and driving measurable cost improvements across key raw and semi‑finished material categories.This position supports a procurement organization undergoing transformation, with increased emphasis on global sourcing, supplier consolidation, and long‑term category strategy.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related
• 7-10+ years of direct category management experience within a manufacturing environment (textiles preferred)

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