Senior Category Manager (Packaging)

The Senior Category Manager is an industry subject matter expert within Cornerstone Building Brands and is responsible for creating and driving sourcing value for the packaging category.  This person will collaborate with procurement business unit and functional leadership to generate ongoing value for Cornerstone Building Brands through category strategy management.

This position will align internal and external customer needs with marketplace opportunities to optimize the procurement value proposition.  The Category Manager will also assist in driving continuous improvement of related supply chain processes throughout Cornerstone Building Brands.  This role is expected to provide expertise to business leaders in planning and implementing supply chain strategies to achieve business goals and objectives. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead creation and implementation of advanced category management strategies for Packaging leveraging deep market expertise designed to anticipate enterprisewide requirements while optimizing forecasted shifts in both supply markets industry trends and supplier economic cycles
• Lead market intelligence gathering and presentation assimilating information into actionable projects that drive value  
• Strategically partner with team members business unit and functional leaders by providing subject matter expertise and best practice for sourcing opportunities
• Lead the development and negotiation of contracts with new suppliers and/or renegotiate existing contracts to accomplish lowest total system cost and savings objectives. Deliver ongoing value improvements while driving competitive advantage
• Execute savings tracking activities and report realized savings on a continuous basis. Develop savings pipeline to drive long term value generation in line with category strategy
• Build and manage relationships with business unit teams to enable implementation of business strategies through team alignment facilitate a process to coordinate those goals and closely collaborate with teams to drive value through advanced sourcing levers
• Demonstrates a strategic business mindset influential leadership organizational savvy presents an executivelevel presence and balances multiple stakeholder interests simultaneously
• Conduct spend analyses on categories and reporting supplier stratification supply market and category industry research
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct supplier reviews in accordance with supplier performance program
• Engage in ethical procurement practices which includes compliance with corporate and departmental policies and procedures as well as federal state and local regulations
• Display leadership behaviors aligned with CBB values and success model to drive a culture that embodies safety teamwork innovation and integrity

Qualifications :

SKILLS

• Expert knowledge in the packaging industry inclusive of wood products (pallets crates and lumber) corrugated films and labels with a deep understanding of global supply chains as well as key market players. Active participant in industry associations and/or trade groups that expand industry knowledge
• Uses industry expertise and market trends to develop and champion longterm category strategy from a corporatewide perspective; leverages knowledge of should cost to provide business unit partners cost data for decision making
• Ability to drive value through procurement methodology grounded in category management incorporating a total cost of ownership approach across a global supply chain
• Collaborates with business unit operations and supply chain partners to execute value driving projects. Demonstrates the ability to be an influential leader; actively listens to points of view effectively persuade others to listen commit and act on a new approach
• Strategic mindset. Effectively presents complex topics in a concise manner to audiences at various levels and in various sizes
• Selfdriven with the ability to manage change ambiguity and complexity creating consensus with focus on results
• Advanced analytical ability and financial acumen; Broad understanding of business issues metrics organizational linkages and customer value
• Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills in addition to advanced project leadership and management skills
• Ability to project a positive company image with outside parties
• Display leadership behaviors aligned with CBB values and success model to drive a culture that embodies safety teamwork innovation and integrity

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Bachelors degree required with preference in Business Supply Chain Finance or equivalent work experience. MBA a plus
• 8 years of supply chain experience required 4 of which require experience in strategic sourcing or category management in packaging preferably in a large multisite manufacturing organization
• Current member or representative in industry association and/or trade group a plus
• Experience with packaging category management; proven execution of core category management skills and advanced sourcing levers
• Requires expertise in operating Microsoft Office programs
• Certifications preferred but not required: CPSM PMP Lean and Six Sigma

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to Lift: Ability to Lift Approximately 025 Lbs.

Work Atmosphere: Generally Includes an Office Setting

Work Schedule: Generally Includes Standard Business Hours

Travel Time: 2030%

Additional Information :

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live work and play. Fulltime* team members receive** medical dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO paid holidays FSA life insurance LTD STD 401k EAP discount programs tuition reimbursement training and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

*Fulltime is defined as regularly working 30 hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

The US base salary for this fulltime position is $130K $155K annually 15% STIP (short term incentive plan) medical dental vision benefits starting day 1 401k and PTO. Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including jobrelated skills experience and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. (Fulltime is defined as regularly working 30 hours per week.)

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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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