Supply Chain Category Manager

The Supply Chain Category Manager oversees, analyzes, and executes the sourcing activities for key services and raw materials across Silgan Plastics manufacturing sites.

Requirements

• Manage the relationship with current and prospective suppliers to ensure cost optimization, operational efficiency, and cultivate partnerships that are crucial for business success and growth.
• Spearhead the development and execution of procurement strategies within assigned categories to ensure alignment with the company’s goals.
• Lead RFP processes, evaluate proposals, negotiate contract terms and conditions, and present results and recommendations to the leadership team.
• Conduct thorough cost analysis, seeking cost-saving opportunities, and implement strategies to optimize within assigned categories.
• Monitor market trends, industry developments, and innovation to make informed decisions regarding product sourcing and category management.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams, including, production, operations, quality, commercial and finance, to help achieve the category strategy.
• Identify areas of opportunities in the supply chain process and execute solutions to enhance efficiency, optimize operations, and minimize supply-related risk.
• Support buyers and planners in resolving supply-related concerns and challenges.
• Provide monthly price updates to the Pricing team to ensure cost alignment.
• Assess supplier performance and drive strategic improvements like reduced lead times, better quality, lower inventory, YOY cost reductions.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPI) to track effectiveness and efficiency of the procurement function.
• Drive continuous improvement throughout procurement.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan