Global Category Leader – Additives, Solvents & Resins

Vibrantz Technologies Inc.; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibrantz Technologies Inc. is seeking a Global Category Manager for Additives, Solvents and Resins in Ashtabula, OH.

The role leads sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and contract management to ensure supply continuity and cost competitiveness across assigned categories. Candidates should have 3+ years of sourcing experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong analytical and stakeholder-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of sourcing experience in procurement, supply chain, or category management.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills with pricing, contract, and supplier management.
• Experience with ERP systems and procurement-related processes.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

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

Sourcing experience

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

ERP systems

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Vibrantz Technologies Inc. is seeking a Global Category Manager for Additives, Solvents and Resins in Ashtabula, OH.

The role leads sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and contract management to ensure supply continuity and cost competitiveness across assigned categories. Candidates should have 3+ years of sourcing experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong analytical and stakeholder-management skills.