Sr. Category Manager
Core
Develop and execute strategic sourcing and category management for critical direct materials (PVC, plasticizers, fillers, etc.) to optimize Total Cost of Ownership, supply assurance, and sustainability for Tarkett's North American operations.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Strategic sourcing strategies, supplier contracts, and cost models for direct material categories
Domain
Manufacturing / Chemicals / Flooring
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, market intelligence, cost modeling, cross-functional leadership, risk management, data analysis
Preferred skills
Sourcing experience with PVC/resins/plasticizers, circular economy/sustainability sourcing, multi-plant manufacturing environment knowledge, commodity risk management, Lean/Six Sigma, professional certification (CPSM/CIPS)
Technologies
SAP, Ariba, Excel
Responsibilities
Develop multi-year category strategies, lead full category lifecycle from planning to supplier management, drive TCO through cost modeling and benchmarking, negotiate complex supply agreements, manage supplier performance and KPIs, analyze market dynamics and cost drivers, reduce single-source exposure, partner with R&D/Quality on material qualification, advance sustainability objectives, manage inventory strategy, report category performance, serve as trusted advisor to executives, maintain data integrity in enterprise systems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
