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Category Manager - Capital Equipment

Remote with 20-25% travel

A leading chemical manufacturer is seeking a Category Manager - Capital Equipment to join their procurement team. This role is ideal for an experienced sourcing professional with expertise in managing procurement for technically complex capital equipment across multiple sites. The successful candidate will lead category strategy development, supplier negotiations, and lifecycle management to ensure cost-effective, reliable supply while minimizing risk. Collaboration with cross-functional teams in engineering, manufacturing, and business units is essential to success.

• Define, create, and implement supply strategies for assigned categories, including major process equipment, capital spares, fixed and rotating equipment, electrical systems, and instrumentation.
• Partner with Engineering, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing, and Business teams to develop procurement execution strategies supporting capital projects and reliable plant operations.
• Lead assertive, professional negotiations to achieve lowest total cost of ownership while meeting complex technical specifications.
• Engage at site and project levels to influence buying decisions and resolve supplier disputes.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and legal/commercial requirements during bid processes.
• Develop and implement cost improvement initiatives in line with productivity programs.
• Contribute to procurement KPIs and adherence to governance standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or technical discipline preferred.
• 10+ years' progressive experience in Specialty Chemical, Petrochemical, or Pharmaceutical manufacturing industries preferred.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex equipment and service contracts, including mechanical and electrical process equipment.
• Skilled in data analysis and summarization; advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Experience conducting complex RFx exercises and managing ERP systems (SAP required).
• Valid driver's license; ability to travel nationally and internationally as needed.
  

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