It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Position:    Procurement Category Manager Report to Title:     Director, Procurement Location:    Remote Date:    August 2025Position OverviewThe Category Manager will have direct responsibility for the sourcing, strategic planning, and supplier management for the Chemicals and Battery Separators categories. The major responsibilities will revolve around strategic global sourcing, ensuring supplier reliability, supply quality, cost-effectiveness, on-time delivery, and supply network optimization.General Responsibilities <ul><li>Manage the category assigned in a systematic and well-structured manner to improve and maximize spend and business performance.</li><li>Analyzing spend data, negotiating favorable pricing and terms, and identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., cross-functional teams, senior management) to understand their needs and ensure sourcing initiatives align with business objectives</li><li>Reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts with suppliers to ensure they meet the organization’s needs and mitigate risks</li><li>Responsible for all new supplier selection in defined category, including qualification, new purchase ramp up and supplier management from NPI through EOL.</li><li>Define and execute the strategy for assigned category and its sub-category, if applicable.</li><li>Ensure supply reliability, best cost, on-time delivery, high technology/innovation and speed via supply network optimization, multiple sourcing, quotation, supplier performance and relationship management.</li></ul>Basic Qualifications<ul><li>BA/BS in Business, Engineering or related fields</li><li>Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills</li><li>5-7 years of procurement experience</li></ul><ul><li>Strong data analysis skills (Excel)</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills</li><li>Ability to travel both domestic and international 15%, slightly more in 1st year</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>APICS or similar certification</li><li>Project management</li><li>Experience supporting a global organization.</li><li>Matching category experience.</li><li>Battery Manufacturing experience.</li></ul>#LI-REMTOEif you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

C&amp;D Technologies, Inc. is a technology company that produces and markets systems for the power conversion and storage of electrical power, including industrial batteries and electronics. This specialized focus has established the company as a leading and valued supplier of products in reserve power systems and electronic power supplies. C&amp;D's success in these key markets has been supported by dedication to customer service. The company's core business focuses on reserve power systems supplied to leading operators of telecommunications, data transmission, infrastructure computer systems and utilities to enable them to maintain critical operations during power outages.

Category Manager

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Position:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Procurement Category Manager Report to Title: &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Director, Procurement Location:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Remote Date:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;August 2025Position OverviewThe Category Manager will have direct responsibility for the sourcing, strategic planning, and supplier management for the Chemicals and Battery Separators categories. The major responsibilities will revolve around strategic global sourcing, ensuring supplier reliability, supply quality, cost-effectiveness, on-time delivery, and supply network optimization.General Responsibilities <ul><li>Manage the category assigned in a systematic and well-structured manner to improve and maximize spend and business performance.</li><li>Analyzing spend data, negotiating favorable pricing and terms, and identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., cross-functional teams, senior management) to understand their needs and ensure sourcing initiatives align with business objectives</li><li>Reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts with suppliers to ensure they meet the organization’s needs and mitigate risks</li><li>Responsible for all new supplier selection in defined category, including qualification, new purchase ramp up and supplier management from NPI through EOL.</li><li>Define and execute the strategy for assigned category and its sub-category, if applicable.</li><li>Ensure supply reliability, best cost, on-time delivery, high technology/innovation and speed via supply network optimization, multiple sourcing, quotation, supplier performance and relationship management.</li></ul>Basic Qualifications<ul><li>BA/BS in Business, Engineering or related fields</li><li>Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills</li><li>5-7 years of procurement experience</li></ul><ul><li>Strong data analysis skills (Excel)</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills</li><li>Ability to travel both domestic and international 15%, slightly more in 1st year</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>APICS or similar certification</li><li>Project management</li><li>Experience supporting a global organization.</li><li>Matching category experience.</li><li>Battery Manufacturing experience.</li></ul>#LI-REMTOEif you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Category Manager

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