Category Manager II

About the role

At TSI, our vision is to create a better world by helping to protect people, products, and the environment. We provide a wide range of solutions that solve our customers’ problems globally, supporting industries such as worker safety, air quality, pharmaceuticals manufacturing, semiconductor, and research. As a Category Manager II, you will develop sourcing strategies and manage assigned commodities for TSI and DICKEY-john, ensuring cost management, supplier performance, and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Supply Chain Director and/or Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead assigned commodity areas and ensure the best total cost of ownership for material and service acquisitions, including negotiation of supply and pricing agreements.
• Provide leadership and guidance to supply management personnel to drive improved supplier performance in cost, quality, and delivery.
• Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies for assigned commodities with a global perspective.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the TSI and DICKEY-john supply base.
• Evaluate and optimize the supplier base within assigned commodity areas to support cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity objectives.
• Support the development and management of supplier and internal performance dashboards and metrics.
• Provide input on Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) affecting supported commodities and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure effective implementation.
• Serve as an active member of new product development teams, providing sourcing recommendations, preferred supplier solutions, and commodity expertise.
• Analyze supplier, market, and business data to develop recommendations and present findings to Supply Chain leadership and project teams.
• Research industry trends and best practices and identify opportunities to improve sourcing and supplier performance.
• Lead commodity teams within assigned categories and serve as the subject matter expert.
• Complete other assignments and special projects as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or another related technical field (required).
• Minimum of 6+ years of work experience in supply management, strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management.
• Experience managing commodity areas and leading cross-functional commodity teams.
• Minimum of 4+ years of Tier I ERP software experience.

Qualifications

• APICS Certification, ISM Certification, or Graduate degree in a technical field (desired).
• Experience in a technical product manufacturing environment (low volume manufacturer).
• Lean manufacturing background.
• Experience working in a multi-plant and/or matrix management environment.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid floating holidays.
• Life insurance and employee assistance program (EAP).
• Professional development opportunities.
• Dress-for-your-day policy allowing discretion in workplace attire.

Pay

Competitive market salary ranging from $100,000 to $120,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. Additional bonus opportunities may be available for eligible leadership and individual contributor roles.