Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related fields., 5-7 years of procurement experience., Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and data analysis skills., Excellent communication and presentation abilities..

Key responsibilities:

Manage sourcing, supplier management, and strategic planning for assigned categories.

Negotiate contracts, analyze spend data, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Collaborate with internal teams to align sourcing with business goals.

Ensure supply reliability, on-time delivery, and supplier performance optimization.

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Position:   Procurement Category Manager
Report to Title:    Director, Procurement
Location:   Remote
Date:   August 2025

Position Overview

The Category Manager will have direct responsibility for the sourcing, strategic planning, and supplier management for the Chemicals and Battery Separators categories. The major responsibilities will revolve around strategic global sourcing, ensuring supplier reliability, supply quality, cost-effectiveness, on-time delivery, and supply network optimization.

General Responsibilities

Manage the category assigned in a systematic and well-structured manner to improve and maximize spend and business performance.
Analyzing spend data, negotiating favorable pricing and terms, and identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., cross-functional teams, senior management) to understand their needs and ensure sourcing initiatives align with business objectives
Reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts with suppliers to ensure they meet the organization’s needs and mitigate risks
Responsible for all new supplier selection in defined category, including qualification, new purchase ramp up and supplier management from NPI through EOL.
Define and execute the strategy for assigned category and its sub-category, if applicable.
Ensure supply reliability, best cost, on-time delivery, high technology/innovation and speed via supply network optimization, multiple sourcing, quotation, supplier performance and relationship management.

Basic Qualifications

BA/BS in Business, Engineering or related fields
Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
5-7 years of procurement experience

Strong data analysis skills (Excel)
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to travel both domestic and international 15%, slightly more in 1st year

Preferred Qualifications