Materials Category Manager - Manufacturing

Hader Solutions; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hader Solutions in Fargo, ND is seeking a Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing for premium windows, doors, and skylights. You will develop category strategies, optimize supplier partnerships, and drive total cost of ownership while maintaining quality and supply continuity.

Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and finance to align category plans with production, innovation, and sustainability goals, while prioritizing safety and a people-first approach across procurement

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing and category management.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills.
• Ability to analyze spend data and develop actionable strategies.
• Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to quality, sustainability, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyze spend data and develop supplier partnerships to optimize procurement processes.
• Negotiate contracts to ensure favorable terms and cost efficiencies.
• Manage total cost of ownership while maintaining quality and ensuring supply continuity.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and finance teams to align category plans with production, innovation, and sustainability goals.
• Focus on safety, continuous improvement, and a people‑first approach in all activities.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

Spend data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality, sustainability, safety

Job description

Role: Category Manager responsible for strategic sourcing and category strategy for key materials used in premium windows, doors, and skylights.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze spend data and develop supplier partnerships to optimize procurement processes.
• Negotiate contracts to ensure favorable terms and cost efficiencies.
• Manage total cost of ownership while maintaining quality and ensuring supply continuity.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and finance teams to align category plans with production, innovation, and sustainability goals.
• Focus on safety, continuous improvement, and a people‑first approach in all activities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong strategic sourcing and category management experience.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship skills.
• Ability to analyze spend data and develop actionable strategies.
• Collaborative mindset with cross‑functional teams.
• Commitment to quality, sustainability, and safety standards.