E-Store Category Manager — Growth & Sourcing

Mueller Water Products; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with 5% company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Parental leave

Job summary

Mueller Water Products, Inc. is seeking a Category Manager to partner with the assigned category, capture business needs, and drive sourcing strategies aligned with company objectives.

The role focuses on managing supplier relationships, contracts, and risk, while coordinating across multiple purchasing groups to support the supply chain. Strong collaboration and strategic thinking are essential.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Management, or relevant area.
• Ability to lead RFP/RFQ processes and supplier contracts.
• Experience coordinating sourcing across multiple purchasing groups.

Responsibilities

• Be a business partner for the assigned category and capture business needs.
• Manage annual spend and develop source strategies.
• Lead supplier development and manage supplier contracts.
• Oversee supplier risk and ensure compliance.
• Support supply chain risk management and report to meetings.
• Coordinate planning, forecasting and procurement across groups.

Skills

Supplier management

RFP/RFQ process

Influence leadership

Sourcing across groups

Risk management

Stakeholder reporting

Contract management

Global/diversity mindset

Supply chain knowledge

Workload prioritization

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain

BA/BS in Engineering

BA/BS in Business Management

Job description

Mueller Water Products, Inc. is seeking a Category Manager to partner with the assigned category, capture business needs, and drive sourcing strategies aligned with company objectives.

The role focuses on managing supplier relationships, contracts, and risk, while coordinating across multiple purchasing groups to support the supply chain. Strong collaboration and strategic thinking are essential.