Procurement Category Manager

Silgan Plastics•Brookfield, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Silgan Containers is hiring a Procurement Category Manager to manage strategic sourcing initiatives for over $50 million in spend. In this high impact role, you’ll develop sourcing strategies that enhance efficiency, drive cost savings, and improve supplier performance across multiple sites. This role is based at Silgan’s new Innovation Center in Brookfield, WI.

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.
Background in the manufacturing sector with multiple sites or global operations preferred.
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

CPM or CPSM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Build and implement sourcing strategies across assigned categories 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.