Procurement Category Manager

ProcurementCategoryManager
Join Silgan's Procurement Team at ournew InnovationCenter inBrookfield, WI

Silgan Containers is hiring a Procurement Category Manager tomanagestrategic sourcing initiativesforover $50 million in spend.In this highimpact role,you'lldevelop sourcing strategies that enhance efficiency, drive cost savings, and improve supplier performance across multiplesites.

What We Offer:

• Compensation: Salary is considered usingvarious factorssuch as years of experience, education, certifications, skills, and market conditions.

• Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.

• Retirement: 401k with six percent employer contribution.

• Time Off: 15paid vacation days plus 10 paid holidays,you'reencouraged to take.

• Perks: Additionalbenefits include wellness programs, pet insurance, online workouts, a Teladoc telemedicine program, and more.

• Growth: Tuition reimbursement, professional training, and continuing education.

• Stability: Work for a reliable, environmentally conscious, publicly traded company.

• Safe Work Environment: Our Drive to Zero initiative focuses on employee safety andwellbeing.

WhatYou'llDo:

• Build andimplementsourcing strategies acrossassignedto drive measurable valueand operational improvements.

• Managethe strategic sourcing process by gathering data, preparingRFPs, RFQs,andRFIs,andevaluating suppliers, and conductingsupplier assessmentstoguideselection.

• Develop andmaintainsupplier relationships, outliningexpectationsand driving continuous improvement.

• Negotiate, draft, andfinalizesupplycontractswithlegalteam.

• Monitor industry trends,supply chainrisks, and supplier performance toidentifysourcing opportunities.

• Define and execute annual savings plans, working capital improvements, andspecificcategory initiatives.

• Managesupplier qualification, training, and complianceefforts.

• Research and recommend sourcing models including contracts, openmarket purchases, and outsourcing options.

• Deliver continuous cost reduction and value improvement through quoting, cost modeling, and strategic negotiation.

• Establish sourcing metrics and dashboards to measure supplier performance, savings, and operationaloutcomes.

• Work closelywith internal stakeholders to align category strategies with businessgoals.

• Advance ESG initiatives by partnering with suppliers to implement sustainable practices and drive innovation.

What You Need to Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, ora relatedfield.

• At least 4 years of experience in procurement, category management,supply chain,orstrategicsourcing, preferably in manufacturing.

• Background in the manufacturing sectorwithmultiplesitesor global operations preferred.

• Proven success negotiating complex contracts and managing supplier performance.

• Skilledin total cost of ownership modeling andusingdatato guide outcomes.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office, including Excel pivot tables and PowerPoint.

• CPM or CPSM certification preferred.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally,as needed.

Who We Are:

• America's largest metal food packaging producer, dedicated to sustainability and innovation.

• Silgan Containers is rethinking how to make the metalfood canthrough increased recycled content, modern process overhauls, renewable energy procurement, and other innovative practices.

Step into a role where yourexpertisedrives results. Applytoday!

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

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