Indirect Category Manager

Solmax; Greenville (SC); Remote; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Indirect Category Manager, where your expertise in procurement and category management will drive success in the geosynthetics industry. In this role, you will leverage your negotiation skills to secure favorable contracts and manage supplier relationships, ensuring quality and cost efficiency. This position offers the flexibility of remote work while contributing to innovative solutions in civil engineering and environmental protection. Be part of a team dedicated to sustainability and excellence, and make a significant impact in a dynamic industry.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Disability Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of indirect category management experience in manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation skills with a proven record of favorable agreements.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement and management of indirect materials and services.
• Identify and manage supplier relationships to improve cost efficiency.
• Implement cost reduction initiatives and monitor industry trends.

Skills

Category Management

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Supplier Management

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Tools

Supply Chain Management Software

Spend Analytics

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Microsoft Office Suite

Dynamics365

SAP

AS400

Job description

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Location: North GA/Atlanta, GA/Chattanooga, TN/ Greenville, SC

About Us:

SOLMAX is a leading provider of innovative geosynthetic solutions in the geotextile and geomembrane industry. Our products play a crucial role in various applications, including civil engineering, environmental protection, and construction projects. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality materials to our customers while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability and innovation.

Position Overview:

As an Indirect Category Manager in the Geotextile and Geomembrane Industry at SOLMAX, you will have a vital role in overseeing the procurement and management of all indirect materials and services that support our operations. We are searching for an initiative-taking and experienced professional who can leverage their expertise in category management, negotiation, and knowledge of the geosynthetics market to optimize indirect spend categories and contribute to our ongoing success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Category Management: Assis in designing, developing and implementation of comprehensive category strategies for all indirect spend categories, ensuring alignment with the company's objectives and targets.
• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships across various indirect categories, focusing on cost efficiency, quality improvement, and innovation.
• Negotiation: Utilize strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms, pricing, and contracts with indirect category suppliers while maintaining quality standards.
• Contract Management: Strong contract management expertise, with firsthand experience in redlining, editing, and negotiating terms and conditions to protect the business and ensure favorable outcomes.
• KPI’s: Establish reporting mechanisms to track and realize savings.
• Cost Optimization: Implement cost reduction initiatives and process improvements to enhance cost competitiveness across indirect categories.
• Market Analysis: Continuously monitor industry trends, market conditions, and competitive landscape related to indirect categories to make informed decisions.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks associated with indirect materials and services to ensure operational continuity.
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate with relevant teams to maintain and improve the quality and efficiency of services and materials within the indirect categories.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to all relevant regulatory and compliance requirements for indirect procurement.

Reports to: Director of Procurement

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance or relevant field

Experience:

• A minimum of 5+ years of indirect category management experience, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Exceptionally strong negotiation skills and a proven record of successfully negotiating favorable agreements in indirect categories.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software, Spend Analytics, Excel, Tableau, Power BI and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective communication and people skills. Proven history of leading cross functional teams
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A commitment to upholding ethical and professional standards.
• Experience in ERP platforms: Dynamics365, SAP, AS400 is a plus.

Indirect Categories Managed (Candidate NEEDS to have experience with the following):

• Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO)
• Utilities
• Temporary Labor
• Capital Expenditures
• Leasing Agreements

This can be a remote position in GA, SC, or TN, with travel as needed to vendor sites and Solmax manufacturing facilities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business and Purchasing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

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