Category Manager – Indirect

ChemTreat•Glen Allen, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Category Manager – Indirect is accountable for the strategy, governance, execution, and financial performance of addressable indirect spend across ChemTreat’s North American operations, with guidance and support for LATAM initiatives as business needs require. The position partners with Finance, budget leaders, functional executives, and business stakeholders to develop category strategies and savings pipelines, delivering measurable cost reduction, cost avoidance, working-capital improvement, risk mitigation, better service, sustainability, and process improvement. Categories include Travel, Fleet, Marketing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Facilities, Laboratory Operations, Plant Operations, Temporary Labor, Capital Expenditures, Professional Services, and other indirect goods and services. The role directly manages and develops an Indirect Sourcing Specialist, assigning priorities and project ownership and ensuring delivery against key business KPIs. It is part of the Procurement organization, located onsite in Glen Allen, Virginia, and involves occasional travel to ChemTreat locations, business meetings, and supplier sites. The manager develops sourcing strategies, business cases, cost models, bidding processes, negotiation plans, and leadership recommendations; leads supplier negotiations and performance monitoring; and oversees supplier qualification, selection, and onboarding. The role also manages the iBuy requisition platform and ensures sourcing initiatives and savings are documented and reported through iSource and other procurement systems. It represents Procurement on cross-functional teams and supports regional initiatives, responsible sourcing, supplier diversity, sustainability, EHS, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered.
At least 7 years of progressive experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or a related commercial function.
Experience developing and executing category strategies, leading complex sourcing initiatives, negotiating contracts, managing strategic supplier relationships, and delivering measurable year-over-year cost savings.
Ability to collaborate with Finance and budget owners to develop, validate, forecast, and track savings initiatives and their financial impact.
Previous people-management or direct supervisory experience, or demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop sourcing professionals.
Strong financial acumen, analytical and problem-solving skills, and project-management capabilities.
Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Proficiency in procurement systems, data analysis, reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, influence stakeholders, and drive results in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
Willingness to travel occasionally to ChemTreat locations, business meetings, and supplier sites.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing multiple indirect spend categories, such as Facilities, Fleet, Travel, Laboratory, Capital Equipment, Marketing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Temporary Labor, and Professional Services.
Experience in corporate, manufacturing, specialty chemical, industrial, or multi-site operating environments.
Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or other relevant procurement and supply chain credentials.
MBA or advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute indirect procurement strategies across assigned categories to optimize costs, consolidate suppliers, improve operations, and mitigate risk.
Lead recurring budget and savings reviews with Finance, budget owners, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Maintain visibility into addressable spend, contracts, preferred suppliers, savings opportunities, category risks, and procurement compliance.
Build, prioritize, and manage a pipeline of cost-saving initiatives, with actionable plans and cross-functional accountability.
Partner with Finance and Veralto to validate savings methodologies, budget impacts, forecasts, and realized results.
Develop sourcing strategies, business cases, cost models, competitive bidding processes, negotiation plans, and recommendations for senior leadership.
Negotiate supplier pricing, service levels, payment terms, and commercial agreements.
Monitor supplier performance, including safety, cost, quality, service, and sustainability.
Oversee indirect supplier qualification, selection, and onboarding.
Recruit, lead, coach, and develop the Indirect Sourcing Specialist, including performance management, goal setting, and professional development.
Manage and optimize the iBuy platform to promote compliance, process efficiency, preferred supplier use, and spend visibility.
Track, document, and report sourcing initiatives and savings through iSource and other required systems.
Represent Procurement on cross-functional leadership teams, strategic initiatives, project committees, and business reviews.
Lead special projects and strategic initiatives assigned by the Director, Global Procurement or Operations Leadership.
Support supplier diversity, sustainability, responsible sourcing, and EHS initiatives through supplier engagement and performance monitoring.
Collaborate with Veralto operating companies and industry peers on shared agreements, purchasing leverage, and procurement practices.
Support indirect procurement initiatives across LATAM and other regions as business needs evolve.
Drive continuous improvement through visual management, standardized processes, data-driven decision-making, and structured problem solving.
Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support ChemTreat’s operational and procurement objectives.