Global Category Manager: Capital Projects & Plant Services

W. R. Grace; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 120,575 - 165,790; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

W. R. Grace in Columbia, MD is seeking a Category Manager – Capital & Plant Services to lead sourcing strategies within the Global Procurement Organization. This role oversees a substantial spending portfolio and requires strong strategic and operational execution skills.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in strategic sourcing, particularly for capital projects, and will be responsible for stakeholder engagement, category strategy development, and supplier performance management. Benefits include competitive salaries and comprehensive insurance plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in global industrial or manufacturing environments.
• 5+ years in strategic sourcing for capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned to business priorities.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and complex RFPs.
• Build and sustain trusted relationships with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP Ariba

Salesforce

Excel

Job description

W. R. Grace in Columbia, MD is seeking a Category Manager – Capital & Plant Services to lead sourcing strategies within the Global Procurement Organization. This role oversees a substantial spending portfolio and requires strong strategic and operational execution skills.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in strategic sourcing, particularly for capital projects, and will be responsible for stakeholder engagement, category strategy development, and supplier performance management. Benefits include competitive salaries and comprehensive insurance plans.