Packaging Category Manager

Requisition ID: 18189 Location: Nashville, TN, US, 37214 Pay Type: Salary Position type: Full-time / Salary COMPANY OVERVIEW Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us. As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We’re in every construction market. Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition. Learn more at www.amrize.com/careers Description: Elevate is committed to providing the highest quality commercial roofing, wall and lining systems to solve our customers’ challenges, grounded by a 45-year legacy of proven experience. Our mission is to deliver solutions that save time, perform reliably and protect our communities. We are devoted to building partnerships rooted in trust in reflection of our Elevate promise that Nobody Covers You Better™. Elevate is part of the Amrize family of brands. Visit ElevateCommercialBP.com to learn more. We’re seeking a Packaging Category Manager who’s ready to be part of a people-first company offering best-in-class products, exceptional training, and deep industry pride—all built to help our partners and team succeed. ABOUT THE ROLE The Category Manager, Packaging is responsible for managing the strategic sourcing and procurement of packaging material. The focus is to ensure cost-effective, efficient, and timely acquisition of goods and services necessary for the organization’s operations, while driving cost savings. This role involves developing and executing category strategies, managing supplier performance, optimizing costs, and fostering strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH Develop Procurement Strategies: Develop and implement procurement strategies for the packaging category. Proactively Identify Savings Opportunities: Continuously monitor categories to uncover potential cost-saving opportunities. This can include identifying areas of over - spending, supplier consolidation, more efficient sourcing strategies, or negotiating better pricing or contract terms. Contract Management: Lead contract negotiations, ensuring favorable terms, compliance,and risk mitigation. Manage the lifecycle of contracts, ensuring competitiveness, monitoring performance, and negotiating renewals and amendments. Market Research: Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify new sourcing opportunities, suppliers, and best practices. Cost Optimization: Identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure competitive pricing through effective negotiation with suppliers. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., operations, HR, IT, marketing) to understand needs and requirements for the category. Serve as the main point of contact for all procurement-related matters within the assigned categories. Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement. Reporting: Provide regular reports to management on procurement activities, savings, vendor performance, and any risks or issues. Process Optimization: Continuously evaluate and suggest improvements to procurement processes, ensuring alignment with business goals and operational efficiency. This includes streamlining workflows, reducing procurement cycle times, and enhancing supplier sele…

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