Category Manager

Category Manager - Direct Materials

Trivium Packaging

Location:
United States , Chicago

Category:
Purchasing

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Description:

The Category Manager Direct Materials helps drive the transformation of Trivium’s FSNA procurement and supply chain. The role partners closely with global category leadership and regional commercial, operations, supply chain, and finance teams. Key responsibilities include developing category strategies, improving supplier performance, ensuring supply continuity, and delivering sustainable value. This position reports to the VP of Procurement & Supply Chain, Americas with a dotted line to Global Category Tinplate director.

Job Responsibility:

Support development of procurement strategy and convert it into executable plans
Build and implement sourcing strategies for tinplate and associated parts/services based on business needs
Support other direct material needs including by not limited to lacquers, compounds, etc
Monitor market conditions to refine category and sourcing approaches
Lead supplier performance management, improvement plans, and business reviews
Oversee tinplate purchase orders and ensure supply continuity aligned with plant production and inventory targets
Participate in regular S&OP cycles and address required actions
Identify improvement opportunities and manage tariff-related matters, including exemption and antidumping documentation
Identify and qualify new suppliers with R&D and plant teams, as required
Negotiate volume and pricing with third‑party providers, inclusive of components, cutting and lacquering suppliers
Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle
Strengthen supplier relationships and maximize value
Provide analytical support and recommendations during negotiations
Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manage the supplier base
Provide annual purchasing forecasts as needed
Develop budgets and targets aligned with strategic goals
Ensure cost‑effective allocation of financial resources
Deliver periodic reports and forecasts, including monthly supplier‑level tinplate purchasing forecasts

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s preferred
7+ years of procurement/category leadership experience, ideally in manufacturing or metal packaging
Strong analytical abilities
proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
MRP experience
SAP preferred
Expertise in procurement processes and contract negotiation

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Job Posted:
March 21, 2026

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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