Associate Category Manager (70628)

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions. Hardie products offer long lasting beauty and endless design possibilities with trusted protection and low maintenance. The company pioneered modern fiber cement building products and continues to invest in innovation to transform the industry. James Hardie is a highperformance organization with an unwavering commitment to Zero Harm. The company proudly employs a diverse workforce of over 3000 employees across operations in North America.

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Hybrid from our Chicago IL office

The MRO Associate Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO) goods and services across the organization. This role manages supplier relationships drives cost savings ensures supply continuity and supports operations and maintenance teams. The ideal candidate has strong analytical negotiation and project management skills with solid knowledge of industrial MRO categories. The role reports to the Sr. Manager MRO & CapEx and is based in the Chicago Office or manufacturing plant sites.

What Youll Do:

• Develop and implement category strategies for MRO commodities (e.g. bearings & power transmission spare parts tools safety equipment etc.)
• Lead RFx activities (RFI/RFP/RFQ) including supplier identification evaluation selection and negotiation
• Analyze spend and market trends to identify cost reduction and value improvement opportunities
• Increase total spend with preferred partners and expand spend under management using network contracts
• Manage supplier performance and escalations through regular audits plant feedback and business reviews
• Collaborate with maintenance operations and finance teams to ensure alignment of sourcing strategies with business needs
• Mitigate supply risks by identifying and qualifying alternate suppliers and ensuring dual sourcing when applicable
• Ensure contract compliance including pricing service levels and regulatory requirements
• Continuously improve procurement processes tools and reporting related to MRO
• Track and report KPIs including monthly spend compliance cost savings rebates and service levels

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties responsibilities and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

What Youll Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Administration Engineering Finance or related field strongly preferred. Degree must be from an accredited institution.
• 5 years of experience in procurement or related field with at least 2 years focused on MRO or indirect spend
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Proven ability to manage complex categories and drive crossfunctional initiatives
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle)
• Excellent analytical communication and stakeholder management skills
• Availability to travel to manufacturing sites supplier locations or conferences
• Experience in manufacturing utilities or heavy industry environments
• Lean or Six Sigma certification
• Knowledge of supplier quality compliance and sustainability practices
• Based in Chicago Office

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties responsibilities and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

What Youll Receive:

As of the date of this posting a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $77100K to $96300K. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience skills geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies forbenefitsand you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

At James Hardie we recognize that our success depends on our people. Weve worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

• Comprehensive lowcost copay Health Insurance;medical dental prescription and vision insurance benefits for every 30 hour fulltime employee. Insurance starts on day one!
• Life insurance
• Shortterm and longterm disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirementplan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation
• (Paid sick leave)
• Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Community Involvement & Sustainable Solutions
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James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits including but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act in accordance with its plans and policies.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity/expression genetic information veterans status marital status pregnancy disability or any other basis protected by law.