What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Manager - Raw Materials position at MAPEI USA?
Join MAPEI Corporation, a global leader in the manufacturing of construction chemicals and building materials, including adhesives, sealants, and specialty products used in flooring, tile, and concrete restoration. MAPEI is seeking a Category Manager, Raw Materials to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management across a defined portfolio of raw materials.
Key Responsibilities
- Negotiate contracts with vendors on price, schedule, quality, and terms to support cost-effective procurement.
- Develop and implement purchasing strategies in coordination with Central Purchasing, Operations, Logistics, and R&D.
- Reduce reliance on sole-source suppliers and ensure continuous material availability for production.
- Collaborate with R&D to identify and qualify alternative raw materials and packaging solutions.
- Monitor supplier performance, conduct audits, and drive corrective actions as needed.
- Support budgeting, reporting, and KPI tracking using MAPEI systems and tools.
- Assist with vendor setup, specification management, and resolution of payment or quality issues.
- Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules and instructions.
- Other duties as assigned.
What's in it for you
- In this role, you will earn a competitive base salary depending on your experience and qualifications.
- FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE for our employees or the option of a highly competitive medical plan with minimal monthly employee contributions.
- 17 Days of paid, sick and vacation time annually (days are prorated in year one).
- 401K retirement with up to 6% matching program.
- Excellent dental, vision programs, flex spending accounts, employer paid life insurance and free tele-med physician services.
- Various other company employee-centric perks initiatives; tuition reimbursement programs, discounted home/auto insurance programs, supplemental life insurance, and more.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University and two years relevant industry experience or a minimum of ten years related experience and/or training.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint within a Windows environment - Knowledge 365 or Dynamics AX is a plus.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license
- Ability to travel 10-15%
Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran (M/F/D/V)