Direct Materials Category Manager - Plastics from Joulé

Title: Direct Materials Category Manager - Plastics
Location: Lakewood CO  (hybrid; Open to Remote; relocation available) 
Type: Direct Hire
Schedule: Monday- Friday 8am-5pm
Salary: $130,000 - $157,000 + 10% bonus
Start: Immediate 

We are seeking an experienced Direct Materials Category Manager to lead our Plastics category strategy for the organizations. In this role, you'll lead efforts to optimize and manage the supply chain within high-mix, low-volume manufacturing settings, ensuring that our operations align with both product specifications and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute long-term category strategies for critical direct materials within the organizations global manufacturing network.
• Prepare RFx, analyze proposals, and facilitate cross-functional supplier selections to optimize total value.
• Negotiate pricing, capacity, and contractual terms with suppliers to enhance margin and drive category performance improvements.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role within a global manufacturing company.
• Preferred experience with plastics commodities.
• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Power BI.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or operations; Master’s or MBA preferred.

The company provides competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

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