Hybrid Category Manager: Strategic Procurement for $80M+ Spend

Arclin; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Arclin is seeking a Category Manager to join our procurement team at our Alpharetta, GA headquarters. This hybrid role requires presence in Alpharetta 2-3 days per week and reports to a Sr. Director of Procurement.

The position focuses on developing and executing procurement strategies for direct raw materials and services, managing multi-million dollar spend, and leading negotiations to deliver value while maintaining quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Supply Chain Management, Business, Accounting, or equivalent degree required.
• 5+ years of Procurement or equivalent experience.
• Solid knowledge of purchasing profession and the chemical industry; contract design.
• Understanding of marketplace relating to goods and services purchased.
• Strong bias for action and demonstrated track record of creating and delivering value.
• Demonstrated stakeholder alignment and strong written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy for direct raw materials, managing a total spend of $80M+.
• Identify supplier consolidation and standardization to achieve lowest total cost of ownership while ensuring safety and quality.
• Mitigate supply chain risk with multi-source strategies and contingency suppliers.
• Lead negotiations and contract drafting with suppliers, covering terms, pricing, warranties, rebates, and VMI.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement aligned with business goals.
• Manage RFQ/RFP end-to-end from qualification to bid analysis and final recommendation.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, and engineering to align procurement with strategic objectives.
• Lead strategic commercial negotiations with key industry leaders.
• Track cost savings, performance metrics, and sourcing pipeline for senior leadership.
• Domestic travel 10-15% may be required to support supplier visits and plant operations.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder alignment

Communication skills

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Supply chain knowledge

Education

B.S. in Supply Chain Management, Business, Accounting, or equivalent degree

Tools

SAP S/4HANA and/or JD Edwards

Job description

Arclin is seeking a Category Manager to join our procurement team at our Alpharetta, GA headquarters. This hybrid role requires presence in Alpharetta 2-3 days per week and reports to a Sr. Director of Procurement.

The position focuses on developing and executing procurement strategies for direct raw materials and services, managing multi-million dollar spend, and leading negotiations to deliver value while maintaining quality and compliance.