Sr Category Manager, Specialty Products

BlueLinx Holdings Inc.; Marietta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesale distributor of building products seeks a Senior Manager for Specialty Products Category. In this role, you'll develop strategies for procurement, lead my team in vendor negotiations, and collaborate closely with sales and marketing teams to enhance profitability. Join us at BlueLinx to contribute to our commitment to teamwork and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

401K match and life insurance

Generous vacation and holiday pay

Hybrid Schedule: Work from home on Fridays

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in related fields.
• Foundational knowledge of supply chain processes.
• Proficiency in strategic sourcing and complex negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor relationships and pricing strategies.
• Develop go-to-market strategies for product categories.
• Lead a team, ensuring performance accountability.

Skills

Product knowledge

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiation

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

BS / BA Degree

MS / MA / MBA

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, June 16, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Build a Better Career with BlueLinx as a Sr Mgr, Specialty Products Category!

At BlueLinx, our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to ensuring our team members can build job security, enhance their skills, and make meaningful contributions. We deliver the building blocks to better lives.

Summary:

The Senior Manager, Specialty Products Category develops overall strategy for alignment between sales and supply chain of a major product category (i.e., metals, roofing, and specialty lumber.) or indirect spend. Ensures profitable vendor negotiations through strategic sourcing efforts and supplier negotiations

What You'll Do:

• Understands the company’s vision, mission, and strategy; understands business unit objectives and sets/accomplishesindividual performance goals accordingly.
• Manages strategic top vendor relationships and supplier selection process. Sets price strategies of assigned product categoryto determine what to buy and sell.
• Assesses the market size, opportunities and life cycles for assigned product categories to determine BlueLinx’s strategy forproduct procurement.
• Partners with sales and marketing for market intelligence to ensure margins.
• Creates company’s go-to-market strategy for assigned product categories.
• Facilitates inventory strategy alignment, including ensuring appropriate service levels and inventory turns.
• Manages risk associated with profitability by setting appropriate procurement strategies. Manages operating expenses to staybelow targeted levels.
• Leads a team; selects/hires; develops objectives; coaches and evaluates performance. Ensures direct reports obtainapplicable training and development opportunities to enhance performance, development, and contributions to the company.
• Holds direct reports accountable for individual and team performance. Addresses performance issues appropriately and timely.

What We're Looking For:

• BS / BA Degree in related field preferred. MS / MA / MBA a plus.
• 8-10+ years experience preferred; 7+ years w/ MS/MA/MBA
• Extensive product knowledge. Foundational knowledge of end-to-end supply chain process and requirements. Strategic sourcing/supplier negotiation (highly complex negotiations). Product profitability experience. Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite Software and relevant tools / technology.

Why BlueLinx?

• Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus and Long Term Incentive Plan!
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Financial Security:401K match and life insurance.
• Work-Life Balance:Generous vacation and holiday pay.
• Embraces a Hybrid Schedule: Friday work from home!

Our Values: With every decision and action, we put people first, keep the future in mind, and work as a team toward shared progress:

About BlueLinx:BlueLinx (NYSE: BXC) is a leading wholesale distributor of building and industrial products in the United States. With over 70,000 branded and private-label SKUs, we have a broad distribution footprint servicing all 50 states. Our team of over 2,000 associates is critical to our success. Our culture is driven by teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement, with a strong emphasis on safety and customer service.