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Category Manager, Raw Materials

Category Manager, Raw Materials

MapeiDeerfield Beach, FL, United States
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Job Description

Join MAPEI Corporation, a global leader in the manufacturing of construction chemicals and building materials, including adhesives, sealants, and specialty products used in flooring, tile, and concrete restoration. MAPEI is seeking a Category Manager, Raw Materials to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management across a defined portfolio of raw materials.

Key Responsibilities

  • Negotiate contracts with vendors on price, schedule, quality, and terms to support cost-effective procurement.
  • Develop and implement purchasing strategies in coordination with Central Purchasing, Operations, Logistics, and R&D.
  • Reduce reliance on sole-source suppliers and ensure continuous material availability for production.
  • Collaborate with R&D to identify and qualify alternative raw materials and packaging solutions.
  • Monitor supplier performance, conduct audits, and drive corrective actions as needed.
  • Support budgeting, reporting, and KPI tracking using MAPEI systems and tools.
  • Assist with vendor setup, specification management, and resolution of payment or quality issues.
  • Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules and instructions.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What's in it for you

  • In this role, you will earn a competitive base salary depending on your experience and qualifications.
  • FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE for our employees or the option of a highly competitive medical plan with minimal monthly employee contributions and zero deductibles
  • 17 Days of paid, sick and vacation time annually (days are prorated in year one).
  • 401K retirement with up to 6% matching program.
  • Excellent dental, vision programs, flex spending accounts, employer paid life insurance and free tele-med physician services.
  • Various other company employee-centric perks initiatives; tuition reimbursement programs, discounted home / auto insurance programs, supplemental life insurance, and more.

    • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University and two years relevant industry experience or a minimum of ten years related experience and / or training.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint within a Windows environment - Knowledge 365 or Dynamics AX is a plus.
  • Valid U.S. driver's license
  • Ability to travel 10-15%

    • Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran (M / F / D / V)

    MAPEIP3

    About Us

    MAPEI is a world leader in the manufacturing of solutions of excellence for the building industry. Founded in Milan in 1937, MAPEI has more than 11,000 employees worldwide, with 100 subsidiaries in 57 countries and 86 manufacturing plants in 35 nations. Working for MAPEI

    Our products are sold in residential and commercial channels, including national retail organizations. Some of our products include mortars, grouts, adhesives, concrete restorations products and various types of concrete and cement admixtures. We are extremely focused on green and sustainability initiatives, currently channeling 70% of our research work done into the development of sustainable products.

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    Category Manager • Deerfield Beach, FL, United States