Sourcing Category Lead

SBP Careers • Duluth, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Specialty Building Products is seeking a Sourcing Category Lead to manage assigned indirect procurement categories. This role involves end-to-end management, focusing on sourcing execution, supplier performance, and cost savings. The Lead will collaborate with business stakeholders to meet operational needs while adhering to enterprise procurement strategies. Target categories include corporate services and supplies, travel, facilities, utilities, MRO/consumables, R&M, and vehicle leases.

Requirements

• Experience in indirect procurement and category management
• Strong sourcing, negotiation, and contract management skills
• Experience managing suppliers and driving performance outcomes
• Ability to analyze spend data and identify savings opportunities
• Experience supporting procurement in multi-site or decentralized environments
• Familiarity with procurement tools (e.g., eProcurement, spend analytics, CLM)
• Solid understanding of procurement processes, policies, and governance
• 7 years of procurement experience in Indirect categories with similar financial scope and complexity
• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Finance, Engineering or related field
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence without authority
• Effective communication and collaboration across functions and locations
• Results-oriented with a focus on execution and accountability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Travel up to 15% of the time

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end category management for assigned indirect spend, including strategy development, sourcing calendar, contracting, and supplier performance
• Execute sourcing initiatives and negotiations to deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and improved commercial terms
• Build and manage supplier relationships, driving performance, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Partner with operations, branch, and functional leaders to understand business needs and ensure effective execution of sourcing strategies
• Support implementation of centralized procurement strategies, driving adoption and compliance across decentralized locations
• Analyze spend data within assigned categories to identify savings opportunities and support sourcing prioritization
• Lead RFx processes, contract negotiations, and supplier selection for key indirect categories
• Monitor contract compliance and supplier performance, addressing gaps and driving corrective actions
• Support procurement governance, policies, and processes to improve visibility, control, and consistency
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including process enhancements and procurement tool adoption

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays

What This Job Offers

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