Indirect Category Manager

Arclin • Alpharetta, GA

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Indirect Category Manager develops and executes sourcing strategies that deliver value across Arclin’s indirect spend portfolio. This is not an entry-level position. The role leads strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, contract management, and category planning, while partnering with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Finance, Project Management, and site leadership teams.

The position is based at Arclin’s corporate headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia, with a hybrid work arrangement. Travel to manufacturing facilities and supplier locations may be needed.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain, or related commercial functions.
• Proven success leading sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract development.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or capital project environments.
• Ability to travel as needed to manufacturing facilities and supplier locations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA or JD Edwards, and proficiency with Excel, Power BI, and procurement analytics tools.
• Demonstrated success sourcing and negotiating contracts for professional services and/or capital equipment in a manufacturing, industrial, or chemical manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies across spend categories including MRO, facilities, industrial services, capital equipment, professional services, and related categories.
• Lead RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier selection processes, and commercial negotiations.
• Identify and deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, process improvements, and supplier performance enhancements.
• Build strong supplier partnerships while managing supplier performance, risk, and compliance.
• Use spend analytics, market intelligence, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles to support sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support manufacturing operations, capital projects, and enterprise procurement initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and drive adoption of procurement best practices and systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level