Category Manager
Title: Category Manager
Location: Houston, TX
Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $130,000.00 Annually
Summary: This position is responsible for supporting and leading strategic sourcing initiatives and the procurement of chemicals across the U.S. and Canada. Strong communication, problem-solving, facilitation, negotiation, and project management skills are essential for success in this role. This is a very well-known, international company with a lot of room for growth. The position is based in Houston, Texas, with occasional travel (approximately 10-15%) to trade shows, supplier locations, and international company offices or manufacturing sites as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Sourcing & Spend Analysis: Identify cost-saving opportunities through data-driven insights and market intelligence.
- Supplier & Contract Management: Build strong supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with quality, cost, and sustainability goals.
- Procurement Operations: Support purchase orders and sourcing events (RFx), with a preference for experience in e-procurement platforms.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with manufacturing, legal, finance, and technical teams to align sourcing strategies with business goals.
- Performance & Continuous Improvement: Track supplier performance, lead improvement initiatives, and present key findings to stakeholders.
- Market Engagement: Stay ahead of trends, attend trade shows, and lead knowledge-sharing sessions to keep teams informed and aligned
Qualifications:
- Education/Experience/Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Supply Chain Management, Business management or related fields.
- 3+ Years Experience in Procurement of Chemicals.
- Knowledge of the chemicals industry, or related chemical manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge and experience working in ERP System. (Datacor/Oracle/SAP)
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