Global Category Manager - Additives, Solvents and Resins

Vibrantz Minerals•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions. Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz's technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. They are experts in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology. Their technologies are used in small amounts to make big impacts on applications and consumer products, including durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof titles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and echo-friendly paints. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and they employ 4,500 individuals. Their shared culture is rooted strongly in their four core values that focus on winning with customers, striving for excellence, championing people, and doing the right thing. Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 Billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of sourcing experience in procurement, supply chain, or category management
Demonstrated negotiation skills, including pricing, contract, and supplier management strategies
Experience working with ERP systems and procurement-related business processes
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across functions

Responsibilities

Develop and implement category sourcing strategies for additives, solvents, and resins in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders
Lead strategic sourcing activities, including supplier evaluations, RFP/RFI processes, contract negotiations, and contract execution
Analyze spend, market trends, commodity data, and supplier performance to identify risks, support decision-making, and drive cost savings initiatives
Manage supplier relationships and performance while promoting continuous improvement, process optimization, and value creation opportunities
Partner with internal stakeholders to support procurement initiatives, ensure business alignment, and advance digital transformation efforts