Director of Category Management - Indirect Procurement

oldcastlebuildingenvelope; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 185,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits that benefit you

PTO and holidays

Bonuses tied to performance

Training

Job summary

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced Director of Category Management - Indirect (MRO, Travel, Utilities & Packaging). You will lead a small team and drive end-to-end category strategies across multiple business lines to turn scale into savings and resilience.

The role requires 10+ years in strategic sourcing, 75M+ spend experience, and strong negotiation with distributors. You will shape policy, manage supplier relationships, and advance Source-to-Pay initiatives,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in strategic sourcing or category management for indirect spend.
• 5+ years in indirect categories (MRO, utilities, travel, packaging or facilities-related spend).
• Proven negotiation skills with distributor or integrated supply models.
• Experience with Source-to-Pay systems, spend analytics & supplier scorecarding.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence senior leaders across multiple sites.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Shape the multi-year category strategy across MRO, travel, utilities & packaging.
• Lead sourcing events, negotiations & contract strategy.
• Drive utility procurement strategy, energy contracts, rate optimization & risk management.
• Standardize travel policy, program & supplier management across the organization.
• Manage tail spend, standardization & demand management across business lines.
• Own supplier relationship management with scorecards & executive reviews on service, delivery, quality, pricing & innovation.
• Develop & implement company-wide supply chain standards, policies & governance.
• Lead cross-functional CoE & PMO programs, track metrics & share data-driven insights.
• Grow people & lead change: coach & develop a team of 3; collaborate with HR.
• Contribute to ESG supply chain requirements and M&A diligence & integration.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

ESG awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related field

Tools

Source-to-Pay systems

Spend analytics

Supplier scorecarding

Job description

Come Join Us!

From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here .

Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.

What You'll Get to Do

Indirect spend keeps every site running, from the parts & supplies on the plant floor to the energy that powers it, the packaging that ships our product & the travel that connects our teams. As Director of Category Management - Indirect (MRO, Travel, Utilities & Packaging) Procurement, you will own these categories end to end. You will lead a small, talented team, work across every business line & turn scale into savings, service & resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape the strategy. Set the multi-year category strategy across MRO, travel, utilities & packaging, balancing cost, service levels, compliance & supply continuity.
• Negotiate & partner. Lead sourcing events, negotiations & contract strategy, including MRO distributor consolidation, vendor-managed inventory & integrated supply programs, and packaging supply agreements.
• Power the business. Drive utility procurement strategy, including energy contracts, rate optimization & risk management, with Finance & Operations. Standardize travel policy, program & supplier management with HR & Finance.
• Leverage our scale. Manage tail spend, specification standardization & demand management across business lines, including packaging specifications & material consolidation.
• Build supplier relationships. Own supplier relationship management, with scorecards & executive business reviews on service, delivery, quality, pricing & innovation. Drive supplier development, consolidation & risk mitigation.
• Set the standard. Develop & implement company-wide supply chain standards, policies & governance. Lead adoption of tools & systems, including catalogs, punch-out & spend analytics, and support the Source-to-Pay rollout in partnership with IT.
• Lead programs that deliver. Run cross-functional CoE & PMO programs, track metrics against targets & share data-driven insights with senior stakeholders.
• Grow people & lead change. Lead, coach & develop a team of 3, build skills in partnership with HR, align business lines & champion a continuous improvement culture.
• Support what's next. Contribute to ESG supply chain requirements, such as energy efficiency, renewable sourcing, recyclable packaging & supplier disclosures, and to M&A diligence & integration.

What We Are Looking For

• 10+ years in strategic sourcing or category management, including 5+ years in indirect categories (MRO, utilities, travel, packaging or facilities-related spend).
• Experience managing $75M+ in category spend & leading a team.
• Proven negotiation skills & experience with distributor or integrated supply models.
• Experience with Source-to-Pay systems, spend analytics & supplier scorecarding.
• Strong stakeholder management & the ability to influence senior leaders across multiple sites & business lines.
• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice to Have

• MBA or supply chain certification (CPSM, CSCP).
• Manufacturing or building products background.
• Experience in energy procurement, travel program management, packaging sourcing or procurement CoE or PMO leadership.
• Experience with M&A integration & ESG supply chain programs.

Position Pay Range

$185,000 - $200,000 USD

What OBE Offers You

• Benefits that benefit you - industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
• Work-life balance - PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
• Compensation that rewards your hard work - A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
• Training - We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed

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