Indirect Category Manager

Location: North GA/Atlanta, GA/Chattanooga, TN/ Greenville, SCAbout Us:SOLMAX is a leading provider of innovative geosynthetic solutions in the geotextile and geomembrane industry. Our products play a crucial role in various applications, including civil engineering, environmental protection, and construction projects. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality materials to our customers while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability and innovation.Position Overview:As an Indirect Category Manager in the Geotextile and Geomembrane Industry at SOLMAX, you will have a vital role in overseeing the procurement and management of all indirect materials and services that support our operations. We are searching for an initiative-taking and experienced professional who can leverage their expertise in category management, negotiation, and knowledge of the geosynthetics market to optimize indirect spend categories and contribute to our ongoing success.Key Responsibilities:Category Management: Assis in designing, developing and implementation of comprehensive category strategies for all indirect spend categories, ensuring alignment with the company's objectives and targets.Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships across various indirect categories, focusing on cost efficiency, quality improvement, and innovation.Negotiation: Utilize strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms, pricing, and contracts with indirect category suppliers while maintaining quality standards.Contract Management: Strong contract management expertise, with firsthand experience in redlining, editing, and negotiating terms and conditions to protect the business and ensure favorable outcomes.KPI's: Establish reporting mechanisms to track and realize savings.Cost Optimization: Implement cost reduction initiatives and process improvements to enhance cost competitiveness across indirect categories.Market Analysis: Continuously monitor industry trends, market conditions, and competitive landscape related to indirect categories to make informed decisions.Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks associated with indirect materials and services to ensure operational continuity.Quality Assurance: Collaborate with relevant teams to maintain and improve the quality and efficiency of services and materials within the indirect categories.Compliance: Ensure adherence to all relevant regulatory and compliance requirements for indirect procurement.Reports to: Director of ProcurementQualifications:A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance or relevant fieldExperience:A minimum of 5+ years of indirect category management experience, preferably in the manufacturing industry.Exceptionally strong negotiation skills and a proven record of successfully negotiating favorable agreements in indirect categories.Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.Proficiency in supply chain management software, Spend Analytics, Excel, Tableau, Power BI and Microsoft Office Suite.Effective communication and people skills. Proven history of leading cross functional teamsAbility to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.A commitment to upholding ethical and professional standards.Experience in ERP platforms: Dynamics365, SAP, AS400 is a plus.Indirect Categories Managed (Candidate NEEDS to have experience with the following):Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO)UtilitiesTemporary LaborCapital ExpendituresLeasing AgreementsThis can be a remote position in GA, SC, or TN, with travel as needed to vendor sites and Solmax manufacturing facilities.

Created: 2025-06-19