Global Category Manager - Additives, Solvents and Resins

About the Company

Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz's technologies are trusted in advanced materials, color solutions, performance coatings, and consumer products. We specialize in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science, and color technology, impacting applications such as durable vehicles, batteries, appliances, energy-efficient roofing, decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz operates over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices across six continents, employing 4,500 individuals. Our culture is built on four core values: winning with customers, striving for excellence, championing people, and doing the right thing. Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm.

About the Role

The Global Category Manager – Additives, Solvents, and Resins is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that support business objectives, supply continuity, and cost competitiveness across assigned categories. This role leads strategic sourcing activities, supplier negotiations, and contract management while leveraging market intelligence and spend analysis to identify value creation opportunities. The position partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders to align procurement strategies with operational and financial goals and drives supplier performance, continuous improvement, and digital transformation initiatives within the procurement function.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category sourcing strategies for additives, solvents, and resins in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead strategic sourcing activities, including supplier evaluations, RFP/RFI processes, contract negotiations, and contract execution.
• Analyze spend, market trends, commodity data, and supplier performance to identify risks, support decision-making, and drive cost savings initiatives.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance while promoting continuous improvement, process optimization, and value creation opportunities.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support procurement initiatives, ensure business alignment, and advance digital transformation efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of sourcing experience in procurement, supply chain, or category management.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills, including pricing, contract, and supplier management strategies.
• Experience working with ERP systems and procurement-related business processes.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across functions.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive total rewards packages including base pay, variable incentive programs, 401K, medical, dental, vision, life & disability, and a variety of well-being resources that meet the needs of our diverse workforce. Union benefits are governed by the applicable collective bargaining unit agreement.

Location: Ashtabula, OH