Senior Indirect Category Manager

Arclin USA; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Arclin USA in Alpharetta, GA is seeking an experienced Indirect Category Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies across indirect spend categories. This role leads supplier negotiations, contract management, and category planning while partnering with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Finance, Project Management and site leadership teams.

The position requires 5+ years of procurement experience and a proven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain, or related commercial functions.
• Experience leading sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies across spend categories including MRO, facilities, industrial services, capital equipment, professional services, and related categories.
• Lead RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier selection processes, and commercial negotiations.
• Identify and deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, process improvements, and supplier performance enhancements; build strong supplier partnerships while managing supplier performance, risk and compliance.
• Utilize spend analytics, market intelligence, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles to support sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support manufacturing operations, capital projects, and enterprise procurement initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and drive adoption of procurement best practices and systems.

Skills

Procurement experience

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier negotiations

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Excel/Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

JD Edwards

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Arclin USA in Alpharetta, GA is seeking an experienced Indirect Category Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies across indirect spend categories. This role leads supplier negotiations, contract management, and category planning while partnering with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Finance, Project Management and site leadership teams.

The position requires 5+ years of procurement experience and a proven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract