Packaging Category Manager

Amrize • Nashville, TN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Elevate is committed to providing the highest quality commercial roofing, wall and lining systems to solve our customers’ challenges, grounded by a 45-year legacy of proven experience. Our mission is to deliver solutions that save time, perform reliably and protect our communities. We are devoted to building partnerships rooted in trust in reflection of our Elevate promise that Nobody Covers You Better™.

Elevate is part of the Amrize family of brands. Visit ElevateCommercialBP.com to learn more.

We’re seeking a Packaging Category Manager who’s ready to be part of a people-first company offering best-in-class products, exceptional training, and deep industry pride—all built to help our partners and team succeed.

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Category Manager, Packaging is responsible for managing the strategic sourcing and procurement of packaging material. The focus is to ensure cost-effective, efficient, and timely acquisition of goods and services necessary for the organization’s operations, while driving cost savings. This role involves developing and executing category strategies, managing supplier performance, optimizing costs, and fostering strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain management, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in procurement is preferred.
• Operations experience in a manufacturing environment is considered an asset.
• The ability to develop long-term strategies that align procurement decisions with business goals.
• The capability to proactively identify problems in the supply chain or procurement process and develop effective solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to build effective relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• High attention to detail in all aspects of procurement, from contract terms to supplier performance.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Ability to multitask and adapt priorities quickly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced planning & analytical capability
• Strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines efficiently.
• A commitment to understanding the needs of internal stakeholders and ensuring procurement strategies meet those needs.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for the packaging category.
• Continuously monitor categories to uncover potential cost-saving opportunities. This can include identifying areas of over-spending, supplier consolidation, more efficient sourcing strategies, or negotiating better pricing or contract terms.
• Lead contract negotiations, ensuring favorable terms, compliance, and risk mitigation. Manage the lifecycle of contracts, ensuring competitiveness, monitoring performance, and negotiating renewals and amendments.
• Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify new sourcing opportunities, suppliers, and best practices.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure competitive pricing through effective negotiation with suppliers.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., operations, HR, IT, marketing) to understand needs and requirements for the category. Serve as the main point of contact for all procurement-related matters within the assigned categories.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement.
• Provide regular reports to management on procurement activities, savings, vendor performance, and any risks or issues.
• Continuously evaluate and suggest improvements to procurement processes, ensuring alignment with business goals and operational efficiency. This includes streamlining workflows, reducing procurement cycle times, and enhancing supplier selection and contract negotiation processes.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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