Category Manager, Plant Services
Ellicott, MD US | Work from home flexibility TELECOMMUTE US
Job Description
My client, a global leading chemical manufacturing company in the Baltimore, MD area (Ellicott City) is seeking a Category Manager, Plant Services.
Position Summary
This role, reporting to the Director of Global Indirect Sourcing, leads global and regional strategies for plant services across 20+ manufacturing sites. With an annual spend of $165M, the portfolio includes MHE and industrial contractors (general, electrical, mechanical, ISP, etc.). The goal is to deliver cost savings, ensure supply reliability, and manage risk.
Key Responsibilities
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and site leaders
- Lead negotiations and manage supplier performance
- Develop and execute category strategies using market data and stakeholder input
- Drive cost reduction, avoidance, and cash preservation
- Use SAP Ariba and Analytics Cloud for sourcing, contracting, and reporting
- Support procurement and operations leadership with key initiatives
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field
- 7+ years’ experience in sourcing within manufacturing
- Proven ability to manage complex sourcing strategies and supplier relationships
- Strong negotiation, Excel, and data analysis skills
- Up to 10% travel
Preferred
- Master’s degree
- Experience with SAP, Ariba, Salesforce
- Project management skills and supply chain certifications
This is a hybrid schedule – Fridays work from home.
My client, an industry leader is offering growth potential and a generous compensation package including bonus and relocation.
Compensation: Base salary $140-155k + 15% bonus
Full relocation
Medical, dental, vision, LT
PTO
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Meet Your Recruiter
Joanie Mrozynski
Sr. Recruiter
I am a recruiter with 20 years of experience, currently recruiting Procurement & Supply Chain Management professionals for food and chemical manufacturing companies nationwide. I place professionals at all levels in Supply Chain: Purchasing/Procurement, Sourcing, Planning/Forecasting, Transportation, Logistics, Warehouse.
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