Category Manager

Category Manager

Who we are:
Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:
We are currently looking for a Category Manager to be based out of our Corporate Headquarters in Harvey, IL. Reporting to the Senior Commodity Manager, this person will be responsible for applying strategic sourcing expertise and providing hands-on process improvements using a combination of purchasing, negotiating and supply chain skill sets to support our Business Systems key performance indicators of Quality, Delivery, Cost and Innovation.

The Category Manager will interface heavily with external suppliers, internal manufacturing, engineering, and sales team members to improve inventory performance, cost, delivery, quality, and lead time. The Category Manager requires extensive experience in all phases of Procurement and Contract Management in support of Manufacturing and Corporate Indirect Category Management. The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of MRP concepts, Inventory Control, and a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics. The incumbent analyzes production requirements and implements procurement strategies to ensure cost savings across throughout the organization. This position will also identify and develop new sources of supply and new/alternative materials in support of the multiple business units.

This role will lead the strategic efforts toward the achievement of the Strategic Plan objectives, with a strong emphasis on cost reduction. The Category Manager in the Corporate Procurement team will participate in the promotion and facilitation of events supporting the entire value chain. This position is a highly visible role that will focus on key cross functional processes and system improvements allowing us to accelerate the standardization, stability, and simplification in the manufacturing and supply chain processes.

What you’ll do:

• Provide technical writing resources to ensure accurate work instructions are developed and maintained.
• Ensure that all corporate and regulatory safety requirements are covered in the training materials.
• Develop and conduct training for new associates.
• Work closely with leadership to ensure all processes are accurate, documented and updated properly.
• Establish work procedures and schedules to meet internal customer requirements.
• Assist with MRO requests.
• Support the procurement and RSC teams with purchasing assignments including research, review and routing purchase orders and other procurement documents.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or other related major.
• Seven to ten years of relevant procurement or supply chain materials management experience in support of a manufacturing operation.
• Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal forms
• Experience with AS400, Lean Manufacturing and/or SAP is a plus.
• Strong decision-making abilities driven by data analysis

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete your Atkore immersion program.
• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore’s strategy.
• Monitors commodity markets for variability in pricing and supply
• Creates purchase orders and facilitates all changes and expedites reconciles pending invoices and updates master file records as needed.
• Gain an understanding of the training materials and procedures your team owns.

Within 6-months, you’ll:

• Update training materials and procedures.
• Identify ways to strengthen the team’s commitment to Atkore’s core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.
• Performs cost and supply analysis and develop optimized purchasing plan for major categories (e.g., MRO, Office Supplies, Packaging, Company Cars, equipment and
• services).
• Investigates and implements cost saving proposals including alternative sourcing, alternative materials, optimized supply planning, supplier and material consolidation, and efficient freight-in costs.

Within 12-months, you’ll:

• Assist managing an efficient team that delivers Atkore’s strategy.
• Be an expert in Indirect Category Management and sourcing of services.
• Develop new domestic and global supply sources as needed, and pro-actively identify potential future sources to be evaluated and qualified.
• Evaluate supply chain opportunities by working with Global Purchasing Groups (GPO) to leverage category spend to delivery savings.

Atkore is a six-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $99,440 - $136,730. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.