Procurement Category Manager

About the role

Join Silgan’s Procurement Team at our new Innovation Center in Brookfield, WI. Silgan Containers is hiring a Procurement Category Manager to manage strategic sourcing initiatives for over $50 million in spend.

Responsibilities

• Build and implement sourcing strategies across assigned categories to drive measurable value and operational improvements.
• Manage the strategic sourcing process by gathering data, preparing RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs, and evaluating suppliers, and conducting supplier assessments to guide selection.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships, outlining expectations and driving continuous improvement.
• Negotiate, draft, and finalize supply contracts with legal team.
• Maintain supplier qualification, training, and compliance efforts.
• Research and recommend sourcing models including contracts, open market 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 operational outcomes.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to align category strategies with business goals.
• Advance ESG initiatives by partnering with suppliers to implement sustainable practices and drive innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in procurement, category management, supply chain, or strategic sourcing, preferably in manufacturing.
• Background in the manufacturing sector with multiple sites or global operations preferred.
• Proven success negotiating complex contracts and managing supplier performance.
• Skilled in total cost of ownership modeling and using data to guide outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel pivot tables and PowerPoint.
• CPM or CPSM certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as needed.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Data analysis and modeling skills.
• Supplier relationship management.
• Industry trend research and analysis.
• Sustainability and innovation awareness.

Benefits

Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage. Retirement: 401k with six percent employer contribution. Time Off: 15 paid vacation days plus 10 paid holidays, you’re encouraged to take. Perks: Additional benefits 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 and well-being.

Pay

Salary is considered using various factors such as years of experience, education, certifications, skills, and market conditions.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to support remote work and travel needs.