Engineered Plastics Strategy Lead

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.; Newport News (VA); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. seeks a Senior Category Manager for Engineered Plastics Solutions.

This hybrid role, based at a Ferguson Headquarters location, will establish the strategic vision for the category and drive long-term growth through executive-level supplier partnerships and comprehensive market insights. You will own the P&L for the engineered plastics portfolio, lead cross-functional teams across Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing and Sales, and influence senior leadership with

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in Category Management, Product Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Commercial Leadership, or related functions.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Marketing or related discipline required; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven success leading complex product categories within industrial, mechanical, construction, piping, engineered plastics, infrastructure, or related markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the enterprise-wide category strategy for Engineered Plastics Solutions, ensuring alignment with growth and profitability objectives.
• Own category financial performance including sales, gross margin, inventory productivity, and ROI.
• Lead executive-level supplier partnerships and negotiations, including pricing, rebates, and growth initiatives.
• Represent Ferguson at industry associations and customer events, enhancing market leadership.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing, Sales and Finance to execute category priorities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Marketing

Job description

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. seeks a Senior Category Manager for Engineered Plastics Solutions.

This hybrid role, based at a Ferguson Headquarters location, will establish the strategic vision for the category and drive long-term growth through executive-level supplier partnerships and comprehensive market insights. You will own the P&L for the engineered plastics portfolio, lead cross-functional teams across Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing and Sales, and influence senior leadership with