Global Category Manager - Contract Manufacturing

ChemTreat•Glen Allen, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Global Category Manager Imagine yourself… Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you. Growing your expertise and expanding your skillset with every project. Owning your ambition and fueling your career growth. Thriving in a supportive team environment that inspires you to strive for excellence. It’s possible with a role at ChemTreat. ChemTreat, a Veralto company, is the nation’s largest and fastest-growing specialty chemical company dedicated solely to industrial water treatment. We understand and respect the awe-inspiring power of water to impact industries, and to sustain and enhance lives. Our 2,000 associates across North and South America maximize this power for our customers—from power producers to food and beverage companies to the automotive industry—helping them grow their businesses while protecting people and the environment. When you join the ChemTreat team and the broader Veralto network, you’ll have the chance to shape the future of our planet and the future of your career. You’ll have opportunities to build new skills and invest in your development, all while doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world’s vital water resources. Learn more about how our team is maximizing the power of water: ChemTreat Video We offer: Professional onboarding and training options Powerful team looking forward to working with you Career coaching and development opportunities Health benefits 401(k) Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Procurement, the Global Category Manager will have direct responsibility for managing a portfolio of direct material purchases across ChemTreat’s business. This role is accountable for ensuring best-in-class cost positions, developing and executing category strategies, and serving as a subject-matter expert on market dynamics for the assigned category. This is an on-site position based in Glen Allen, VA. In this role, a typical day will include:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or 5–7 years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing or category management, preferably within the chemicals industry

Nice To Haves

Background, education, or strong technical acumen in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry preferred
Proven global sourcing experience strongly preferred
MBA is a plus

Responsibilities

Developing and executing a clear category strategy aligned with overall business objectives, including cost optimization, innovation, sustainability, and risk mitigation
Defining category objectives and evaluating make-vs-buy decisions
Conducting comprehensive spend analysis to assess volumes, supplier distribution, and cost-reduction opportunities
Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, while exiting partnerships that no longer align with category objectives
Establishing supplier KPIs and ensuring compliance to support performance, quality, and cost goals
Proactively identifying and mitigating supply risks through dual sourcing, inventory strategies, and alternate materials
Building and managing a robust project pipeline, executing multiple initiatives simultaneously to deliver year-over-year cost savings
Developing and leveraging a global network of contract manufacturers to create and sustain competitive advantage
Protecting ChemTreat’s intellectual property and mitigating risk through negotiation and execution of NDA and MSA agreements
Communicating wins, progress, challenges, and risks to leadership using clear data and insights
Conducting vendor and commodity analyses to improve sourcing strategies, material selection, and manufacturing processes
Owning supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, sustainability, and transactional effectiveness
Staying informed on evolving environmental, social responsibility, and diversity standards, regulations, and laws
Building cost models and price forecasts to secure pricing that outperforms market benchmarks