Category Manager - Raw Materials
Las Vegas, NV (onsite) or Fort Worth, TX
We are currently looking to hire a Category Manager – Raw Materials for our client, a U.S.-based industrial manufacturer supporting advanced manufacturing, electrification, and next-generation technologies. Their materials play a critical role across automation, energy, transportation, and other asset-intensive markets, helping strengthen domestic supply chains.
This role is well suited for an experienced category management or strategic sourcing professional who has supported direct materials or commodity sourcing in industrial environments. As Category Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for critical raw materials while partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure supply continuity, cost optimization, and risk mitigation.
What You’ll Do:
- Own and execute category strategies for raw materials supporting manufacturing and processing operations
- Lead sourcing activities including supplier identification, competitive bidding, negotiations, and contract execution
- Analyze market conditions, cost drivers, and supply risks to support informed sourcing decisions
- Develop cost models, total cost of ownership analyses, and business cases to drive value creation
- Partner cross-functionally to forecast demand and support production and capital project requirements
- Manage supplier performance through scorecards, reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Identify and mitigate supply risks through contingency planning, dual sourcing, and inventory strategies
- Maintain accurate pricing, supplier, and contract data within procurement and ERP systems
- Prepare and present sourcing strategies, performance metrics, and risk assessments to leadership
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement within manufacturing, chemicals, mining, or heavy industrial environments
- Experience managing direct material or commodity categories
- Strong analytical skills, including spend analysis, cost modeling, and supplier evaluation
- Proven negotiation skills and experience managing complex supplier relationships
- Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders in fast-paced operational settings
In return, you’ll join a growing industrial organization where sourcing decisions directly impact operations and long-term performance. The role offers meaningful ownership, exposure to complex supply chains, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.
For immediate consideration, please send your resume to Samantha@ellawayblues.com
