Category Manager – Subcontracting (Outsourced Manufacturing) | Manufacturing Procurement

Job Title:
Category Manager – Subcontracting (Outsourced Manufacturing)

Location:
Multiple Locations (Hybrid – Office and Remote Work)
Magnolia, AK – Industry, CA – Saint Augustine, FL – Rosemont, IL – Connersville or Elkhart, IN – Delhi, LA – Monett, MO – Sidney, OH – The Dalles, OR – Lancaster County – Mountain Top or Pittsburgh, PA – Yankton, SD – Spanish Fork, UT

Industry:
Manufacturing & Production

Job Category:
Engineering – Industrial / Manufacturing

Job Summary:

The Category Manager – Subcontracting (Outsourced Manufacturing) is responsible for overseeing procurement activities for external vendors providing surface treatment (anodizing, coating) and fabrication services. This position plays a key role within the central procurement team, working closely with internal stakeholders such as supply chain, operations, finance, and sales, as well as business unit and plant procurement teams. The role will have a primary focus on North America while collaborating with teams across multiple business units.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain, or plant operations (10+ years preferred).

• Experience managing subcontracting (outsourced manufacturing) categories.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead and participate in cross-functional teams.

• Proven ability to develop strategic approaches to spend categories and supply bases.

• Ability to travel up to 30% as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and video conferencing tools.

• Experience with Should-Cost Modeling, Total Cost of Ownership, and ROI analysis.

• Strong analytical skills, including expertise in creating and managing complex spreadsheets.

• Experience with business operating systems such as Oracle or SAP.

• Certification(s) such as CPSM, CPSD, or C.P.M. preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

Category Strategy Development and Implementation

• Define category strategies using supply market intelligence, vendor knowledge, and procurement best practices.

• Lead procurement category deployment and supplier management to align with business strategies and minimize total cost of ownership (TCO).

• Prioritize internal production capacity before considering external suppliers, ensuring optimal plant utilization.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across procurement, supply chain, operations, finance, and sales to drive cost reduction strategies while ensuring vendor compliance with capacity, service levels, and safety requirements.

• Monitor and enforce compliance with category strategies, taking corrective actions as necessary.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to establish competitive sourcing environments.

• Conduct fact-based negotiations based on supplier and industry analysis, benchmarks, and cost structures.

• Establish long-term contractual agreements with strong commercial and legal terms.

• Implement supplier performance management through Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Develop tools to support plant procurement teams in negotiating with local subcontracting vendors.

Cost Optimization and Process Improvements

• Act as a leader in managing total cost of ownership (TCO) within the category.

• Identify and lead initiatives related to specification, demand, and process improvements.

• Continuously assess internal production versus external sourcing opportunities to optimize cost and capacity.

• Measure and track category performance to identify opportunities for further efficiencies.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $140,000 – $150,000 USD

• Relocation Assistance: Possible for ideal candidate

• Bonus Eligible: No

• Overtime Eligible: No

• Travel Reimbursement: Yes

• Full Benefits Package

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Not a traditional buyer role; requires expertise in outsourced manufacturing and supplier engagement.

• Strong analytical mindset with experience in change management.

• Ability to develop and execute supplier strategies while optimizing costs.

• Travel up to 30% required.

This organization is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Category Manager - Rosemont, IL and Pittsburgh, PA - $108,000 to $125,000

Category Manager

Rosemont, IL and Pittsburgh, PA

Base Salary - USD $108,000 to $125,000

Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:

·        Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts

·        Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions

·        Education Assistance

·        Bonus Plan Eligibility

·        Parental Leave

Job Summary: 

The Category Manager – Logistics is responsible for managing the procurement activities with logistics service providers and transport of goods

The Category Manager – Logistics is a key member of the central Hydro Extrusions Procurement team. The individual holding this position will report directly to the VP Procurement Hydro Extrusions and will work closely with internal stakeholders (e.g. logistics operations, supply chain, finance, sales, etc.) and the different Business Unit and Plant Procurement teams.

This is a global role for the Logistics category in Hydro Extrusions, working across Business Units (Extrusion Europe, Extrusion North America, Precision Tubing and Hydro Building Systems) with initial focus on North America. Therefore, the individual will also work closely with Sr. Manager Business Systems & ERP and the position will be preferably based in Chicago.

Required Education/Experience:

·        Bachelor’s degree required.  Preferred focus in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or related field.

·        Minimum of 7 years of experience, although prefer 10+ years, working in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Supply Chain, Logistics Operations, or related field

·        Experience with Logistics category, preferably across multiple modes of transportation (flatbed truck, rail, and ocean freight)

·        Experience leading and participating within project teams to achieve defined outcomes

·        Experience developing a strategic approach to spend categories or supply base

Preferred Skills/Qualifications: 

·        Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and video conferencing tools

·        Experience with Should-Cost Modeling, Total Cost of Ownership, and ROI analysis preferred

·        Excellent analytical skills, ability to create and manage complex spreadsheets

·        Experience with business operating systems, i.e.: Oracle, SAP, preferred

·        Experience working within a project management environment 

·        CPSM/CPSD/C.P.M. certification(s) preferred

·        Ability to travel up to 30% as required

Job Responsibilities:

Category strategy development and implementation

·        Define category strategies based on analysis of the internal and external fact base, utilizing supply market intelligence, vendor knowledge, and sound procurement strategies

·        Lead procurement category deployment and supplier management for logistics category across all Hydro Extrusion in order to support business strategy and minimize total cost of ownership (TCO)

·        Work closely with stakeholders (e.g. procurement, logistics operations, supply chain, finance, sales and other senior leadership) to develop effective cost-reduction strategies and execution plans, while ensuring vendors meet all requirements for capacity, continuity of supply, service levels, and Health, Safety & Environmental considerations

·        Track compliance with set category strategies and take corrective actions where needed

Manage supplier relationships

·        Lead complex and large-scale sourcing events, conduct fact-based negotiations (building on supplier and industry analysis, benchmarks, cost structure analysis), review and select suppliers with whom Hydro Extrusion can build long-term relationships

·        Establish multi-year contractual agreements with strong commercial and legal agreement terms

·        Manage along with Sr. Manager Logistics, ENA major supplier relationships on an ongoing basis, measure and track supplier performance through KPIs and business review meetings, and work collaboratively to achieve value and continuous improvement

Identify opportunities to reduce TCO

·        Act as a leader in managing the total cost of ownership (TCO) within the category coordinating all actors in procurement as well as all functional stakeholders e.g. logistics operations, supply chain, etc.

·        Identify, develop and lead specification, demand and process improvement initiatives for the logistics category, including conducting lane optimization analysis to maximize efficiencies and costs

·        Measure and track performance of the spend category under your management

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