Category Manager-Contract Manufacturing, NA

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.

As Associate Category Manager Chemicals Contract Manufacturing you will be part of the North America Procurement - Contract Manufacturing team and responsible for creating a competitive environment within the Solenis supply base, achieving cost reduction and cash flow targets within North America.  You will be required to manage the relationships with a group of 3rd Party manufacturers, Tollers and Chemical suppliers, in alignment with the regional Supply Chain and Business organizations.

Responsibilities include:

• Independently develop a sourcing strategy to deliver cost savings and cash flow targets
• Analyze spend data to identify cost savings and cash flow improvement opportunities
• Identify and develop preferred supplier network and achieve supplier consolidation
• Negotiate contracts and purchases of Contract Manufacturing services and raw materials to ensure best conditions for Customers, Third Party Suppliers and Solenis plants.
• Collaborate and develop strong relationships with global and regional Sourcing, Supply Chain, R&D and Marketing Build strong relationships
• Understand and communicate KPIs with respect to PPV, OTIF, Working Capital and Cost Out
• Track results and communicate work progress during on-line meetings at critical milestones and/or regularly scheduled
• Lead NA procurement projects
• Engage suppliers on pricing and supply related issues for new product quotes, volume transfers and/or cost savings projects
• Oversee regular supplier audits and measure supplier performance. Manage intermittent supply issues and support planning organization to ensure supplier performance and compliance. Develop appropriate communications to advise Business of supplier performance and work together with Quality department to make sure CMs comply with quality procedures.
• Coordinate with Global team as appropriate
• SAP Workflow items (vendor requests, material requests, FAA approval of PO’s, etc.)
• Utilize e-technologies as applicable (Coupa, SFDC, reverse auctions, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with Solenis Environmental, Health & Safety, and Responsible Care programs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field of work, e.g. Business, Supply Chain, Science or Engineering.
• 3-5 years of relevant functional experience with a focus on sourcing, supply chain, process excellence, and project/program management. 
• Experience with ERPs, supply chain collaboration and e-procurement tools such as SAP, Salesforce.com, Tableau and others
• Excellent knowledge of typical professional computer programs including MS Word, Excel, Power Point
• Ability to work effectively in a geographically distributed organization
• Hands on and problem-solving mentality.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment.
• Good team player
• Strong organization capabilities and project management skills
• Strong written, communication, and presentation skills
• Proven track record of driving results, ability to influence and work collaboratively in cross-regional and cross-functional teams

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification.  If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com