Category Manager
HybridAlpharetta, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy for direct raw material commodities, managing a total spend of $80M+ to achieve cost, quality, and delivery objectives. Identify supplier consolidation opportunities and lead complex negotiations covering pricing mechanisms, warranties, and vendor-managed inventory. Mitigate supply chain risk through multi-source strategies and manage the RFQ/RFP process end-to-end for competitive sourcing. Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, finance, and engineering teams to align initiatives with business goals, while tracking cost savings and performance metrics for senior leadership. Domestic travel of approximately 10-15% is required to support supplier visits and plant operations. This role reports into the Sr. Director of Procurement at Arclin's Alpharetta headquarters, where the team drives innovation in safety-critical materials for aerospace, industrial systems, and pharmaceuticals.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Supply Chain Management, Business, Accounting, or equivalent degree
- 5+ years of Procurement or equivalent experience
- Solid knowledge of purchasing profession and the chemical industry
- Strong knowledge of contract design
- Understanding of marketplace relating to goods and services purchased
- General understanding of business issues and financial principles
- Strong bias for action and demonstrated track record of creating and delivering value
- Competitive spirit with tenaciousness for driving results
- Proficient negotiation skillset (Honest, fact based, partnership oriented)
- Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
- Ability to plan and prioritize a wide variety of activities
- Project management skills
- Demonstrated stakeholder alignment
- Strong communication skills (verbally and written)
- Domestic travel of approximately 10-15%
Desired Qualifications
- Experience/exposure to ERP/MRP systems is a plus (SAP S/4HANA and/or JD Edwards preferred)
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