Strategic Chemical Category Manager

CPS Inc.; Montrose (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS Inc., a leading global chemical manufacturer, is seeking a Category Manager to oversee strategic sourcing and supplier relationships for raw materials. The role can be based in Montrose, VA or Houston, TX, with in-office work five days a week.

You will develop long-term sourcing strategies, manage cost savings, monitor market trends, and collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, and Process Technology to resolve supplier issues.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of procurement experience in chemicals or related fields.
• Strong negotiation, analytics, and supplier management skills.
• Experience with contract management and strategic procurement practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, contracts, supply terms, and commercial conditions.
• Monitor market conditions, cost drivers, availability, and pricing trends to anticipate market changes and support procurement decisions.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers, sourcing opportunities, and technologies.
• Develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies supporting business and global supply requirements.
• Develop volume and pricing forecasts and support annual planning processes.
• Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Process Technology, and other functions to resolve supplier quality and supply issues.
• Identify cost savings and strategic purchasing opportunities across regional and global teams.
• Develop strategies to ensure business continuity and supply security.
• Provide market intelligence regarding competitive conditions, pricing, quality, service, and distribution.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytics

Cross-functional influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Economics/Math/Chemistry or related field

Job description

CPS Inc., a leading global chemical manufacturer, is seeking a Category Manager to oversee strategic sourcing and supplier relationships for raw materials. The role can be based in Montrose, VA or Houston, TX, with in-office work five days a week.

You will develop long-term sourcing strategies, manage cost savings, monitor market trends, and collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, and Process Technology to resolve supplier issues.