Category Manager - Thermoplastics

Category Manager

Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM) is seeking a Category Manager who will be responsible for overall sourcing strategy development and implementation for assigned categories of products/services in Purchasing group. This includes working cross functionally across CCM to determine the sourcing needs of the organization, understanding the associated spend market supply dynamics, and working with existing or potential suppliers to develop and implement optimal sourcing strategies to maximize the value (cost reduction, continuous improvement, supply continuity, product/service quality). This position interacts often with internal stakeholders at a high level.

Candidates must be comfortable reporting on projects and service programs to Director & VP level periodically. This role relies on strong leadership and drive towards results, a high degree of internal and external relationship management, technical aptitude, excellent data analytical abilities and effective communication and organizational skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement category sourcing strategies for assigned categories of spend in accordance with CCMs purchasing policies and procedures, utilizing competitive sourcing levers.
• Research and provide market insights in the assigned category to the organization to assist stakeholder community in anticipating strategic opportunities.
• Works in conjunction with manufacturing/engineering/R&D and suppliers to evaluate business/technical requirements/designs and develop effective sourcing strategies maximizing the total cost of ownership for CCM.
• Continuous assessment of CCM requirements and supply market conditions for opportunity identification and recommends value added projects/opportunities.
• Negotiates multi-year supply contracts with suppliers with terms to mitigate risk and maximize value to CCM.
• Acts as the primary relationship manager with supplier for assigned categories – Acts as an interface between supplier and business.
• Identifies and develops new sources and/or works with existing sources on current supply needs and future opportunities.
• Supplier relationship management activities to manage risk, improve performance and add value to CCM.
• Serve as supply chain subject matter expert for assigned category of spend.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in category management and strategic sourcing, with a focus on driving cost savings and process efficiencies in the assigned spend categories.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Be able to research data from multiple sources (industry data, market intel sources, internal spend data) draw inferences.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of purchasing practices.
• Business understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft programs.

Education and Experience:

• Required:
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' related experience.
• Preferred:
• MBA or master's degree in related field
• Relevant industry certifications (CPSM, CPIM etc.)
• Prior Purchasing experience

Working Conditions:

This is a fully in-office position until training requirements have been met. Upon completion of training, the position follows a hybrid schedule, allowing up to 16 hours of remote work weekly with management discretion. The incumbent is expected to maintain a dedicated, secure, and ergonomically appropriate home office environment with reliable high-speed internet connectivity. The role requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining regular communication with colleagues and stakeholders via virtual collaboration tools.

The position typically operates during standard business hours of Monday – Friday (8am – 5pm), with occasional flexibility required to accommodate meetings across time zones or critical business needs. The employee is expected to comply with all company policies related to data security, confidentiality, and remote work standards.

20% travel may be requested based on business needs with advance notice provided. The company will reimburse travel expenses in accordance with its travel and expense policy.