Category Manager Plastic

Posted 12 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Atlanta, GA, USA
In-Office
122K-165K Annually
Senior level
Software • Automation • Manufacturing
The Role
Develop and execute global procurement strategies for the plastics category. Lead sourcing events, supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and supplier performance management. Analyze spend and market intelligence to identify cost reductions and operational improvements. Partner with Procurement, Supply Chain, R&D, Quality, PMO, and Plant Operations while managing supplier relationships, KPIs, and initiatives that improve company profitability.
Summary Generated by Built In

Hunter Douglas is the world’s leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we’ve defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.

We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What’s yours?

Position Overview

The HD Category Procurement Manager – Plastic will develop and execute a global procurement strategy for the Plastic category across Hunter Douglas businesses. This role will manage category spend and supplier relationships while identifying year-over-year productivity, cost reduction, material, service, and operational improvement opportunities that contribute directly to the company’s P&L. The position will partner closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, R&D, Quality, PMO, and Plant Operations to deliver strategic value and strengthen supplier performance.

What you'll do

  • Develop, manage, and execute global category strategies for Plastic aligned with Hunter Douglas business objectives and stakeholder needs.
  • Lead end-to-end competitive sourcing events, including requirements gathering, market analysis, bidding, supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and ongoing supplier management.
  • Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers and deliver year-over-year cost reductions, payment-term improvements, and other value-added opportunities that contribute to Hunter Douglas’s P&L.
  • Manage supplier relationships and conduct periodic business reviews to ensure service-level adherence, continuous improvement, and achievement of agreed performance objectives.
  • Analyze category spend and market intelligence to identify new savings, productivity, material, service, and operational improvement opportunities.
  • Establish and monitor supplier performance metrics and KPIs, using data-driven insights to improve supplier performance and compliance.
  • Serve as a trusted business advisor to stakeholders by providing procurement guidance, industry intelligence, market trends, and best practices to support future category strategies.
  • Collaborate with Global Procurement, Supply Chain, R&D, Quality, PMO, and Plant Operations teams to implement strategic initiatives and support business growth opportunities.

Who you are

  • Bachelor’s/University degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a relevant field required.
  • 5–7 years of progressive sourcing or relevant Supply Chain experience managing materials.
  • Experience in a manufacturing or operations environment required.
  • Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation, vendor management, and manufacturing-related procurement.
  • Experience with wood, plastics, finished goods, engineering, and/or manufacturing preferred.
  • Working knowledge of SAP/ERP/MRP systems and their application within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to assess business situations and identify opportunities.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Comfortable working with ambiguity and limited information to define actionable steps; demonstrated ability to develop and implement supplier performance metrics and tools.

What's in it for you

  • Annual base salary range: $122k- $145k
  • Bonus target range: 25 - 35%
  • Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
  • A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
  • Enjoy our Flexible Time Off (FTO) program designed to support work–life balance (excludes new hires in Illinois).
  • 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
  • Paid parental leave
  • Wellness programs and product discounts

Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate’s education, experience, skills and potential.
Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

[#LinkedIn Recruiter Tag]

[#LinkedIn Location Tag]

By submitting your application below, you are providing your prior consent to receive SMS messages to notify you of any updates to your application status and to engage in discussion throughout your application process. You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text “STOP” to any of our texts to unsubscribe. Message & data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. If you have any questions regarding privacy, please read our privacy policy, https://www.hunterdouglas.com/privacy-policy or terms of use https://www.hunterdouglas.com/terms-of-use

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s or university degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a relevant field
  • 5–7 years of progressive sourcing or relevant supply chain experience managing materials
  • Experience in a manufacturing or operations environment
  • Experience with contract negotiation, vendor management, and manufacturing-related procurement
  • Experience with wood, plastics, finished goods, engineering, and/or manufacturing
  • Working knowledge of SAP, ERP, or MRP systems in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Ability to work with ambiguity and limited information to define actionable steps
  • Experience developing and implementing supplier performance metrics and tools

Hunter Douglas, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hunter Douglas, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Hunter Douglas, Inc..

  • Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and an EAP are widely available with multiple health plan options. Benefits are often characterized as decent to good and can include wellness programs in at least one division.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is consistently highlighted and regarded positively. Use of formal benefits portals and third‑party administrators underscores structured retirement support.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and vacation/PTO are standard, with parental/family leave available. Some divisions also call out added perks alongside the core time‑off suite.

Hunter Douglas, Inc. Insights

Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Rotterdam
2,265 Employees

What We Do

Hunter Douglas offers premium, intelligent window fashions that beautifully transform natural light and enhance your home's interiors. Our products are thoughtfully engineered to craft your perfect light, and many designs offer additional energy efficiency and child safety benefits. A versatile product portfolio and broad selection of innovative operating systems—including advanced automation—allow you to effortlessly choose the look you desire and how your window treatments function.

Similar Jobs

Wipfli Logo Wipfli

Senior Accountant

Cloud • Fintech • Software • Business Intelligence • Consulting • Financial Services
Remote or Hybrid
Atlanta, GA, USA
2900 Employees

Wipfli Logo Wipfli

Analyst II, Workday ERP

Cloud • Fintech • Software • Business Intelligence • Consulting • Financial Services
Remote or Hybrid
United States
2900 Employees
73K-98K Annually

Wells Fargo Logo Wells Fargo

Personal Banker Berry Blvd

Fintech • Financial Services
Hybrid
Rome, GA, USA
205000 Employees

Wells Fargo Logo Wells Fargo

Branch Manager Augusta District

Fintech • Financial Services
Hybrid
Evans, GA, USA
205000 Employees

Similar Companies Hiring

Onshore Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Software • Financial Services
New York, New York
60 Employees
Revel Thumbnail
Aerospace • Hardware • Robotics • Software
Marina Del Rey, California
60 Employees
Blee Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Marketing Tech • Software
New York, New York
30 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account