What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Category Manager position at Master Builders Solutions Admixtures US, LLC?
About us
Master Builders Solutions is a global brand of advanced chemical solutions for construction. Our comprehensive portfolio includes sustainable concrete admixtures and underground construction solutions. We constantly strive to solve tomorrow’s challenges through our talented people, sound science, innovation, and communication with our global partners. We provide new solutions to satisfy industry demand for specific structure strengths while understanding the need for sustainability and environmental consciousness.
Role Overview
The Procurement Category Manager will develop and implement supply strategies for the North American region, collaborating with the Admixture Systems business unit to ensure competitive sourcing. This role will lead complex negotiations, manage key supplier relationships, and drive cost savings through strategic contract development. Responsibilities include conducting market intelligence research, supplier performance monitoring, and category spend analysis. The position requires strong collaboration across departments, effective stakeholder management, and a commitment to ethical procurement practices while optimizing supply chain efficiencies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the development of supply strategies for the North American region by working closely with the Admixture Systems business unit to develop and implement sourcing strategies for products related to this portfolio.
- Steer and manage the sourcing process for key strategic contracts and highly complex negotiations to ensure the most competitive supply advantage for Master Builders Solutions.
- Provide relationship management for key suppliers, which will include monitoring performance metrics, resolving claims and/or disputes, market intelligence, and other contributing factors affecting supply availability and pricing of products procured.
- Lead creation and implementation of sourcing strategies for assigned categories of spend, manage the development of RFx materials, detailed analysis of proposals and vendor capabilities, negotiations, and supplier selection.
- Guide the development and negotiation of contracts with new suppliers and/or renegotiate existing contracts to accomplish savings objectives.
- Conduct category spend analyses and reporting, supplier stratification, supply market and category industry research. Conduct market intelligence research by interacting with key suppliers, industry associations, and internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate with all areas of Master Builders Solutions (Supply Chain, Manufacturing, R&D, Master Data, Accounting, EHS, etc.).
- Display exceptional interpersonal and communication skills while working with a wide range of suppliers and multiple levels within the supplier’s organization to meet the needs of Master Builders Solutions.
- Demonstrate a strategic business mindset, organizational savvy, professional business presence, and balance multiple stakeholder interests simultaneously.
- Promote ethical procurement practices of contracted goods which includes compliance with corporate and departmental policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulation
Education and Experience
- A Bachelor’s Degree related to Business, Supply Chain, or Chemistry is preferred, however, experience in lieu of education will be considered.
- 3 Years’ progressive experience in Direct Procurement and Strategic Sourcing for large global/multinational, process driven companies, building and optimizing programs across diverse teams and cultures.
Skills and Knowledge
- Highest level of honesty and integrity.
- Motivated, team player that can also work independently.
- Ability to identify and analyze problems and come up with solutions.
- Ability to learn and use specialized Purchasing and ERP software (SAP; Sievo experience a plus).
- Excellent attention to detail, ability to create as well as review documents, procedures, and other pertinent data.
Travel
10% Business travel required (tradeshows, supplier visits, plant visits), including overnight travel
Master Builders Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or other memberships protected by federal, state or local law.
