Strategic Category Manager, Indirect Materials & Services

Gerdau; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual STI Bonuses

Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, &

Dental & Vision Plans

100% Matching 401K up to 6%

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Career Path System and Training

Health Advocate Services

Job summary

Gerdau in Cartersville, GA seeks a Category Manager - Indirect Materials or Services to lead strategic procurement across assigned categories, partnering with internal customers and suppliers to secure value and ensure compliance.

You will drive RFQs/RFPs, develop negotiation strategies, monitor supplier performance, and support continuous improvement while traveling up to 15% as needed.

Qualifications

• A four-year degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
• 3-5 years of procurement experience in industrial/manufacturing.
• Experience in project management, strategic planning, performance management, and contract negotiations.
• Experience in global sourcing, leading cross-functional teams; SAP knowledge required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; MS Office proficiency; procurement certification preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategies for global and national levels for assigned categories.
• Analyze market attributes and engage internal customers for procurement impact.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships and performance data.
• Negotiate and manage supply agreements; lead RFQs and RFPs.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities via strategy and alternatives.
• Ensure contracts include price, specs, lead time, incoterms; maintain records.

Skills

Procurement

SAP knowledge

Project management

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical skills

MS Office

Education

Four-year degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Job description

Gerdau in Cartersville, GA seeks a Category Manager - Indirect Materials or Services to lead strategic procurement across assigned categories, partnering with internal customers and suppliers to secure value and ensure compliance.

You will drive RFQs/RFPs, develop negotiation strategies, monitor supplier performance, and support continuous improvement while traveling up to 15% as needed.