Procurement Category Manager

Silgan Containers • Brookfield, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Silgan Containers is hiring a Procurement Category Manager to join their Procurement Team at their new Innovation Center in Brookfield, WI. This high-impact role involves managing strategic sourcing initiatives for over $50 million in spend, developing sourcing strategies to enhance efficiency, drive cost savings, and improve supplier performance across multiple sites. Silgan Containers is America's largest metal food packaging producer, dedicated to sustainability and innovation, actively rethinking how to make metal food cans through increased recycled content, modern process overhauls, renewable energy procurement, and other innovative practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in procurement, category management, supply chain, or strategic sourcing, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proven success negotiating complex contracts and managing supplier performance.
• Skilled in total cost of ownership modeling and using data to guide outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel pivot tables and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Background in the manufacturing sector with multiple sites or global operations preferred.
• CPM or CPSM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and implement sourcing strategies across assigned to drive measurable value and operational improvements.
• Manage the strategic sourcing process by gathering data, preparing RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs, and evaluating suppliers, and conducting supplier assessments to guide selection.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships, outlining expectations and driving continuous improvement.
• Negotiate, draft, and finalize supply contracts with legal team.
• Monitor industry trends, supply chain risks, and supplier performance to identify sourcing opportunities.
• Define and execute annual savings plans, working capital improvements, and specific category initiatives.
• Manage supplier qualification, training, and compliance efforts.
• Research and recommend sourcing models including contracts, open market purchases, and outsourcing options.
• Deliver continuous cost reduction and value improvement through quoting, cost modeling, and strategic negotiation.
• Establish sourcing metrics and dashboards to measure supplier performance, savings, and operational outcomes.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to align category strategies with business goals.
• Advance ESG initiatives by partnering with suppliers to implement sustainable practices and drive innovation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• 401k with six percent employer contribution.
• 15 paid vacation days plus 10 paid holidays.
• Wellness programs.
• Pet insurance.
• Online workouts.
• Teladoc telemedicine program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional training.
• Continuing education.
• Work for a reliable, environmentally conscious, publicly traded company.
• Our Drive to Zero initiative focuses on employee safety and well being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees