Indirect Category Manager

Arclin; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Arclin in Alpharetta, GA is seeking an Indirect Category Manager to develop and drive sourcing strategies across indirect spend. The role partners with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Finance and site leadership to optimize supplier performance and contract terms.

You will lead RFIs/RFPs, deliver cost savings, and implement procurement best practices while ensuring compliance. This is a hybrid, non-entry level position with travel to facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain, or related functions.
• Proven success leading sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract development.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA or JD Edwards; Excel and Power BI preferred.
• Demonstrated success sourcing and negotiating contracts for professional services or capital equipment in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to travel to manufacturing facilities and supplier locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies across spend areas such as MRO, facilities, industrial services, and professional services.
• Lead RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier selections, and negotiations.
• Deliver cost savings, improvements, and supplier performance enhancements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Finance, and site leadership.
• Support procurement best practices and system implementations.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance.

Skills

Procurement, strategic sourcing,

Category management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

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

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

JD Edwards

Excel

Power BI

Procurement analytics tools

Job description

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Indirect Category Manager

• Posted on November 4, 2026

Locations

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1150 Sanctuary Parkway
Suite 100
Alpharetta, GA 30009, USA

• Hybrid
• Procurement
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: INDIR003613

Description

Indirect Category Manager

Reports to: Manager, Indirect Procurement

Position Overview

This is not an entry level position. The Indirect Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that deliver value across Arclin's Indirect spend portfolio. This role leads strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, contract management, and category planning while partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Finance, Project Management and site leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies across spend categories including MRO, facilities, industrial services, capital equipment, professional services, and related categories.
• Lead RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier selection processes, and commercial negotiations.
• Identify and deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, process improvements, and supplier performance enhancements.
  Build strong supplier partnerships while managing supplier performance, risk and compliance.
• Utilize spend analytics, market intelligence, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principals to support sourcing decisions
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support manufacturing operations, capital projects, and enterprise procurement initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and drive adoption of procurement best practices and systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain, or related commercial functions.
• Proven success leading sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract development
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or capital project environments.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA or JD Edwards and proficiency with Excel, Power BI, and procurement analytics tools preferred
• Demonstrated success sourcing and negotiating contracts for professional services and/or capital equipment in manufacturing, industrial or chemical manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to travel as needed to manufacturing facilities and supplier locations

You can find Arclin everywhere. Our technologies make homes and transportation safer, help crops flourish, keep water clean,protect first responders and members of the military,and preservethe purity of essential pharmaceuticals. These vital, everyday products can't fail, and we’re here to give the world an extra layer of performance and peace of mind.
With ~4,000 team members across more than 30 global manufacturing facilities, we operatewith the scale to make a global impact and the agility to solve complex challenges at the molecular level. Rooted in scientific discovery and innovation, Arclin’s materials redefine performance across industries - from Firepoint®’s patented intumescent technologythat helps stall flames and save livesto the iconic Kevlar® and Nomex® brands trustedto protect those who serve,strengthen aerospace and industrial systems, and perform where reliability and safety are top of mind.
As we expand our mission‑critical materials portfolio and shape the next era of performance technologies, we’re looking for people who want to grow, lead, and solve the challenges others can’t. Together, we’ll advance the innovations that keep the world moving. Because at Arclin, our people are truly Vital Beyond Measure.

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