Strategic Indirect Category Manager – Hybrid

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

Job summary

Arclin in Alpharetta, GA is seeking an Indirect Category Manager to develop and drive sourcing strategies across indirect spend. The role partners with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Finance and site leadership to optimize supplier performance and contract terms.

You will lead RFIs/RFPs, deliver cost savings, and implement procurement best practices while ensuring compliance. This is a hybrid, non-entry level position with travel to facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain, or related functions.
• Proven success leading sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract development.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA or JD Edwards; Excel and Power BI preferred.
• Demonstrated success sourcing and negotiating contracts for professional services or capital equipment in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to travel to manufacturing facilities and supplier locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies across spend areas such as MRO, facilities, industrial services, and professional services.
• Lead RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier selections, and negotiations.
• Deliver cost savings, improvements, and supplier performance enhancements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Finance, and site leadership.
• Support procurement best practices and system implementations.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance.

Skills

Procurement, strategic sourcing,

Category management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

JD Edwards

Excel

Power BI

Procurement analytics tools

Job description

Arclin in Alpharetta, GA is seeking an Indirect Category Manager to develop and drive sourcing strategies across indirect spend. The role partners with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Finance and site leadership to optimize supplier performance and contract terms.

You will lead RFIs/RFPs, deliver cost savings, and implement procurement best practices while ensuring compliance. This is a hybrid, non-entry level position with travel to facilities as needed.