Senior Category Manager - Indirect

Malarkey Roofing Products Co.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Pre-Tax and/or Roth Savings

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Malarkey Roofing Products Co. is seeking a Senior Category Manager for Indirect Procurement based in Nashville, TN. In this role, you will lead procurement activities, manage supplier relationships, and develop sourcing strategies to optimize costs and improve performance.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in supply chain or related field and over 5 years of relevant experience. The company offers various employee benefits including a 401(k), medical, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic procurement and business operations.
• Experience in a building products or related manufacturing environment preferred.
• Advanced planning and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead indirect procurement activities across all Malarkey locations.
• Analyze and monitor markets to inform sourcing strategies.
• Manage and improve supplier performance.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Supplier relationship management

Education

Degree in supply chain, procurement, business, finance, or engineering

Tools

Ariba

SAP

Job description

Company Overview

Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build your ambition.

About the Role

Senior Category Manager - Indirect (Req ID: 17236) – Location: Dundee, MI; Nashville, TN; or Plano, TX. The Senior Category Manager leads Malarkey’s Indirect Procurement function by partnering with internal business leadership, functional teams, and key stakeholders to execute Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, and Supplier Relationship Management initiatives. This role is responsible for managing indirect spending, strengthening supplier partnerships, and ensuring service expectations are met at the most competitive cost.

What You’ll Accomplish

• Leads and supports indirect procurement activities across all Malarkey locations, including MRO, services, material handling fleet, and related categories.
• Analyzes and monitors markets, supplier trends, and business conditions to inform sourcing strategies, support execution, mitigate risk, and identify competitive opportunities.
• Manage and improve supplier performance, including initiating and supporting new supplier qualifications to optimize the supply base, achieve cost savings, and strengthen supply security.
• Collaborate and partner with other Amrize businesses where appropriate to maximize leverage and share best practices.
• Supports budget development and planning for assigned categories.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to assess business requirements, evaluate internal and external data, and communicate relevant insights and recommendations.
• Develops and implements sourcing strategies, including negotiating supplier contracts in partnership with Legal.
• Reviews, evaluates, and negotiates supplier proposals while managing supplier relationships to support business objectives.
• Implements purchase agreements by communicating terms and expectations to stakeholders in a timely manner and monitoring contract performance.
• Ensures suppliers comply with applicable safety, quality, environmental, and business requirements.
• Continuously develops alternate sources of supply to reduce single-source risk, increase competition, and improve value.
• Communicates sourcing activity updates, project status, and key decisions to stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Implements procurement strategies across the organization to realize negotiated savings, improve compliance, and support business goals.
• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to health, safety, and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promotes a culture of safety and exhibits these behaviors.

What We’re Looking For

Field of Study Preferred: supply chain, procurement, business, finance, engineering, or a related field.

Required Work Experience: 5 years of experience in strategic procurement and business operations.

Travel Requirements: 20%.

Additional Requirements

• Experience in building products or a related manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience with Ariba, AX, and SAP is preferred.
• Advanced planning, analytical, and problem‑solving skills are required.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize‑approved Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to respirators. Employees who are required to wear respirators must be clean‑shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

What We Offer

• Retirement Savings: 401(k) Pre‑Tax and/or Roth After‑Tax Savings.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Medical, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Holistic Health & Well‑being programs.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Health and Dependent Care.
• Vision and Other Voluntary Benefits and Discounts.
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave (Maternity & Paternity).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Amrize North America Inc. participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email recruiting‑[e-mail]. This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.