Regional Category Manager

Georg Fischer Central Plastics LLC; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Georg Fischer Central Plastics LLC is seeking a Regional Category Manager to develop and implement regional procurement category strategies in close alignment with the Global Procurement Category Manager and Regional Head of Procurement. You will build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, conduct market analysis, and lead regional negotiations to optimize supplier performance and drive value.

The role emphasizes collaboration, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant field.
• 5–10 years of procurement experience with at least 3 years in category management.
• Analytical skills and a structured approach to solving complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Develops regional procurement category strategy aligned with Global/Regional leadership.
• Builds strong relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels to ensure buy-in.
• Conducts regional market analysis and leads local negotiations with key suppliers.
• Supports regional claims and aligns with regional/global stakeholders.
• Drives category efficiency through harmonization and automation in collaboration with the Global/Head of Procurement Excellence.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong written communication

Oral presentation skills

Senior stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The Regional Category Manager will provide procurement category input to the Global Procurement Category Manager and develop or enhance local/regional procurement category Strategies working closely with segment and divisional business partners, operations and other key stakeholders to deploy strategies that drive value and sustainability in GF supply chain.

Main Tasks:

• Develops and implements regional procurement category strategy in close alignment with the Global Procurement Category Manager (global categories) or Regional Head of Procurement (regional categories) and other Regional Procurement Category Managers
• Develops strong relationships and collaborates directly with internal stakeholders at all levels within the organization to understand requirements, manage buy-in
• Conducts market analysis on a regional level
• Leads local and regional negotiations and manages supplier relationships with key suppliers
• Supports major claims on a regional level in close alignment with regional and global Stakeholders
• Optimizes procurement category efficiency through product and process harmonization/ automation acting in close alignment with the Global Procurement Category Manager and Head of Procurement Excellence
• Reports regular global/ regional category results to the Global Procurement Category Manager
• Empowers procurement category teams in personnel and professional development
• Lead Supplier management strategy including supplier development, supply base consolidation and risk mitigation, cost reduction roadmaps and implementation of supplier segmentation plan.

Extensive leadership and communication skills:

• Aligns with Global Procurement Category Manager on global category strategy and results (e.g. supplier and price lists)
• Aligns with Regional Head of Procurement on region-specific category strategy
• Receives support in escalations of region-specific topics from Regional Head of Procurement
• Manages expectations and targets towards supplier negotiations for Sourcing Managers; ensures exchange of best practices with Sourcing Managers
• Manages supplier- and internal customer relationships on regional level; ensures sufficient sourcing/ supply

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience 5-10 years of procurement experience with at least 3 years in a category management role Analytical skills with the ability to use a structured approach to understand, analyze and solve complex problems / issues Strong written communication and excellent oral presentation skills, and the ability to present convincingly at senior levels

We’re GF, the global leader in Flow Solutions, solving some of the world’s most urgent challenges from ensuring access to clean water, supporting safe industrial processes and building critical infrastructure to enabling efficient buildings. We provide solutions that make an impact for millions of people. That’s what we call the Plus Effect, and it starts with you. We need people who bring exceptional performance, curiosity and a readiness to challenge the status quo. In return, you’ll thrive in collaborative teams that push each other to grow through the impact you create for customers, communities and society. Shape the future of Flow Solutions and your own.