Indirect Category Manager

Arclin; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in chemical manufacturing is seeking an Indirect Category Manager to lead sourcing strategies across North America. This hybrid role involves developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and utilizing data-driven insights to drive value. Successful candidates will possess strong analytical skills and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or sourcing preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP/procurement systems.
• Experience in capital project procurement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for capital and indirect spend.
• Analyze market trends and supplier capabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement through reporting and process optimization.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Supplier management

Negotiation

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

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Indirect Category Manager

Do you excel at partnering across functions to design sourcing strategies that deliver more than savings – value, agility and growth?

Do you want to lead high-impact spend management initiatives that influence capital projects and operations across North America and beyond?

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Indirect Category Manager role will be a Hybrid** role with offices located at our headquarters in Alpharetta, GA. Reporting into the Sr. Manager of Indirect Procurement, the ideal candidate will be developing and implementing corporate sourcing strategies for capital projects and indirect spend categories, including Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO), specialty equipment and services, and general supplies across multiple manufacturing sites in North America and beyond.

Our Indirect Procurement team empowers the entire company by helping source and manage goods and services that support business operations but are not part of the final product—such as equipment, facilities, IT, and professional services. The team ensures cost-effective, reliable, and strategic sourcing to drive value, manage risk, and enable company performance.

This role serves as a critical strategist and change agent who identifies and prioritizes Arclin’s most impactful sourcing opportunities using data-driven insights. They bring thought leadership to envision strategic options, engage stakeholders to align on the best path forward, and lead implementation from concept through execution—delivering measurable value across the organization.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for capital and indirect spend (including MRO, services, supplies
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, demand, specifications, and cost drivers to shape sourcing decisions.
• Assess requirements across Arclin’s sites and businesses to unlock value through consolidated and harmonized purchasing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in plant operations, finance, engineering, and elsewhere to define sourcing needs and category strategies.
• Align procurement with compliance, sustainability, and corporate objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement through reporting and process optimization.
• Support competitive sourcing events (RFx).
• Facilitate supplier selection, contract negotiation, and risk mitigation.
• Help capital project teams in meeting procurement milestones and budgets.
• Help facilitate supplier performance measurement to ensure delivery, quality, and cost targets are met.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL, YOU WILL NEED

• Procurement or sourcing, with preference given to capital and indirect category experience.
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to translate insights into sourcing strategy.
• Demonstrated success in multi-site strategy execution and supplier management.
• Capital project procurement in a manufacturing setting is a plus
• Proficiency with ERP/procurement systems and reporting tools. Preference given to experience with JD Edwards.
• Skilled in stakeholder collaboration, negotiation, and risk management.
• Strategic thinker with a focus on measurable outcomes.
• Travel as needed to sites and supplier locations.
• Exposure to Lean or Six Sigma in sourcing environments.
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.

**Currently a Hybrid role but subject to change based on the needs of the business

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Purchasing

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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