Global Category Leader: Additives, Solvents & Resins

1063 Vibrantz Color Solutions LLC; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

401K and comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Vibrantz Technologies in the United States seeks a Global Category Manager for Additives, Solvents, and Resins to lead sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and contract management across assigned categories, partnering with cross‑functional stakeholders to align procurement with business goals.

The role emphasizes cost competitiveness, spend analysis, supplier performance, and digital transformation within procurement, requiring a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of sourcing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of sourcing experience in procurement, supply chain, or category management.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills, including pricing, contract, and supplier management strategies.
• Experience working with ERP systems and procurement‑related business processes.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category sourcing strategies for additives, solvents, and resins in collaboration with cross‑functional stakeholders
• Lead strategic sourcing activities, including supplier evaluations, RFP/RFI processes, contract negotiations, and contract execution
• Analyze spend, market trends, commodity data, and supplier performance to identify risks, support decision‑making, and drive cost savings initiatives
• Manage supplier relationships and performance while promoting continuous improvement, process optimization, and value creation opportunities
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support procurement initiatives, ensure business alignment, and advance digital transformation efforts

Skills

Negotiation skills

ERP systems experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Job description

Vibrantz Technologies in the United States seeks a Global Category Manager for Additives, Solvents, and Resins to lead sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and contract management across assigned categories, partnering with cross‑functional stakeholders to align procurement with business goals.

The role emphasizes cost competitiveness, spend analysis, supplier performance, and digital transformation within procurement, requiring a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of sourcing experience.