Procurement Category Manager

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Join Our Team at PBI-Gordon Corporation! Now Hiring: Procurement Category Manager - Tech-Savvy & Data-Driven Leader Wanted

What You'll Do:

As our Category Manager, you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and performance of procurement strategies across the packaging category of our business. You'll lead supplier relationships and leverage data analytics and ERP systems to optimize purchasing decisions. You'll ensure products are sourced with the best combination of cost, lead time, quality, and sustainability—all while maintaining operational agility and supporting business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead category sourcing strategies that reduce cost, optimize quality, and improve supplier performance.

• Manage category-related data, inventory levels, product structures, and supplier setups in the ERP system (Microsoft D365).

• Analyze and optimize pricing, inventory value, lead times, and delivery flexibility using Excel and ERP tools.

• Source suppliers for new products and obtain competitive quotes while maintaining quality standards.

• Monitor market trends, material costs, and supply chain disruptions—then proactively recommend solutions.

• Review and approve specifications for purchased materials within your category.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, marketing, and product development teams.

• Execute strategic initiatives including supplier base extension, cost optimization, and relationship development.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.

• 3-5 years of procurement or category management experience with direct buying responsibilities.

• Proven experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, D365, JD Edwards) to manage purchasing, supplier info, and inventory data.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas) for inventory and price analysis.

• Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal.

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and adapt in a dynamic environment.

• Team player with a collaborative approach and internal customer focus.

• Willingness to travel 1-3 times per year (2-6 nights per trip).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry-specific experience in chemical or packaging material sourcing.

• Experience in supplier development, risk mitigation, and cost analysis.

• Familiarity with sustainability or supply chain resilience strategies is a plus.

PBI-Gordon Companies and its subsidiaries are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees who work 30 hours per week or more. Full-time employees will become eligible to participate in benefits on the first of the month following their start date, unless stated otherwise below. (Note: Interns, temporary or part-time employees, do not qualify for eligibility.)

Medical Insurance

We are committed to helping you and your dependents maintain health and wellness by offering voluntary, competitive medical insurance and prescription drug plan options.

Dental Insurance

Choose from two voluntary dental plans that are designed to help protect you and your dependents' oral health.

Vision Insurance

Our voluntary vision insurance plan is designed to help protect you and your dependents eye health. Coverage is available for eye exams, frames, lenses, and contact lenses. Employee owners are responsible for 100% of the cost of this plan.

Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

We offer a company-paid $50,000 life insurance policy with AD&D. You also have the opportunity to purchase additional life and AD&D insurance for yourself, your spouse and/or your dependent children. The cost for this coverage is based on the amount you elect and your age.

Short- and Long-term Disability

Our company-paid short-term and long-term disability plans to provide income replacement in the event you are not able to work due to illness or injury. Short-term disability will provide 70% income replacement up to $1,350 per week and long-term disability will provide 60% income replacement up to $5,000 per month.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EAP Services are company paid to benefit all employee-owners and their families. EAP provides up to six free counseling sessions to help you and your family members manage life stressors, solve personal or relationship concerns, and achieve your goals.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Flexible Spending Plans offer employee-owners the option to set aside pre-tax monies into a medical reimbursement or dependent care account to help pay for out-of-pocket medical, dental or vision expenses or day care costs. The maximum contributions are determined by the IRS and adjusted annually. This is a use-it-or-lose-it account, meaning any funds remaining in the account following the close of the plan year will be forfeited.

Pet Insurance

We love our pets! Pet insurance options for your furry friends is offered through the ASPCA. Employee-owners can enroll and pay premiums directly to ASPCA.

Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO)

Everyone needs time off to rest and recharge! Paid time off includes Regular PTO, Personal PTO, and specified paid company holidays. * The amount of paid time off (PTO) depends upon the employee's position and years of service.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

We act like we own the company because we do! An ESOP provides employees with an ownership stake in the company. It's an additional form of compensation directly tied to PBI-Gordon Companies financial success. All regular employees are eligible to participate in the ESOP the first of the month following 30 days of service. PBI-Gordon Companies contributes approximately 18% of total compensation annually with a six-year vesting schedule. Our ESOP is more than a benefit, it is a key part of a culture, and it can provide significant rewards in retirement!

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Saving for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions you can make. We offer a 401(k)-retirement savings plan to assist employees with this important financial goal. New employee owners are eligible to participate the first of the month following 30 days of employment. We provide a company match of 100% up to 3% deferral with a three-year vesting schedule.

Fitness Reimbursement

We believe regular exercise helps improve overall health and job performance. PBI-Gordon will reimburse up to a maximum of $300 annually for gym/fitness memberships.

William Everett & Mary Ellen Mealman Scholarship Fund

Children or grandchildren of employee-owners may apply for a scholarship under the William Everett & Mary Ellen Mealman scholarship fund. Applicants are awarded based on financial need, academic achievement, and involvement in extracurricular/community activities.

Tuition Reimbursement

After one full year of employment, employee-owners are eligible for tuition reimbursement for bachelor's level coursework related to their current job or any future job offered at PBI-Gordon Companies.

Parental Leave

Company paid parental leave is offered to employee-owners following the birth of a child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption, foster care, or surrogacy. This policy will run concurrently with Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, as applicable.

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Please see our CCPA disclosure for more information.

Employment is contingent upon and may not begin until the successful completion of a pre-employment background and drug screen.