Strategic Category Lead - Plastics & Metals (Remote)

Convatec; Lexington (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Convatec is seeking a Category Manager to lead end-to-end Global Category Management within Plastics & Metals, driving savings, resilience, and continuous improvement across the supply base.

You will develop category strategies, manage stakeholder and supplier relationships, and deliver S2C execution, contracts, and sourcing strategies while aligning to Convatec's Transformations and ESG commitments. This hybrid role is based near Lexington, MA with some travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Strategic Procurement / Sourcing environments.
• Experience in Injection Moulding category with supplier engagement.
• Knowledge of total cost of ownership models and market drivers.

Responsibilities

• Develop fully integrated and customer/business-aligned Category Strategy(s) for Plastics & Metals, including Injection Moulding, Resins, Molds, Films, Metals.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders and suppliers to align category strategies with business needs.
• Lead the implementation of category plans, S2C processes, and sourcing strategies.
• Drive ESG targets for suppliers and led continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Category Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Supplier Negotiation

S2C Process

ESG awareness

Analytical Thinking

Cross-functional Collaboration

Influencing senior stakeholders

Education

MCIPS or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

e-procurement tools

Job description

Convatec is seeking a Category Manager to lead end-to-end Global Category Management within Plastics & Metals, driving savings, resilience, and continuous improvement across the supply base.

You will develop category strategies, manage stakeholder and supplier relationships, and deliver S2C execution, contracts, and sourcing strategies while aligning to Convatec's Transformations and ESG commitments. This hybrid role is based near Lexington, MA with some travel.