Onsite Raw Materials Category Manager (Chemicals)

Mapei Marine; Deerfield Beach, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with matching program

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Dental and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MAPEI Corporation in Deerfield Beach, FL is seeking a Category Manager for Chemicals/Raw Materials to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management across a defined portfolio. This onsite role collaborates with Central Purchasing, Operations, Logistics, and R&D to secure material availability and optimize costs.

Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, developing purchasing strategies, reducing sole-source dependencies, qualifying alternative materials, monitoring supplier performance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and procurement experience is preferred.
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier performance.
• Knowledge of sourcing strategies in chemicals/building materials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts with vendors on price, schedule, quality, and terms.
• Develop purchasing strategies with Central Purchasing, Operations, Logistics, and R&D.
• Reduce reliance on sole-source suppliers and ensure material availability for production.
• Collaborate with R&D to identify alternative raw materials and packaging solutions.
• Monitor supplier performance, conduct audits, and drive corrective actions.
• Support budgeting, reporting, and KPI tracking using MAPEI systems and tools.
• Assist with vendor setup, specification management, and issue resolution.
• Adhere to regulations, policies, and safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Dynamics AX

Job description

MAPEI Corporation in Deerfield Beach, FL is seeking a Category Manager for Chemicals/Raw Materials to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management across a defined portfolio. This onsite role collaborates with Central Purchasing, Operations, Logistics, and R&D to secure material availability and optimize costs.

Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, developing purchasing strategies, reducing sole-source dependencies, qualifying alternative materials, monitoring supplier performance,