Category Manager – Hoffman Estates, IL

Crystal Clean (CC) is one of the nation’s leading privately held companies in the environmental waste services industry. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to join our rapidly growing company. Crystal Clean offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

The Category Manager – Chemicals and parts washers will be responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing plans for all company’s Chemicals and all the inventory for the parts washers machine along with refurbishment and replenishment. The Categories included but not limited:

• Parts Washers
  • New Machine, Refurbish, and Maintenance
• Chemicals
  • Resins/Carbons
  • Caustic, Hydrogen/Nitrogen
  • Solvent
  • EG / PG
  • Washer Fluid

This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the supply chain operates efficiently and cost-effectively. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the chemical industry, strong analytical skills, and the ability to drive strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities and qualifications for this role:

• Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for assigned categories to achieve value creation.
• Change management: Implementing category or commodity strategies to optimize business efficiency. Then Executing elements of the overall operations category strategy
• Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery of goods. Fostering vendor and internal stakeholder relationships
• Start to finish RFP events: Leading category strategies and strategic sourcing events.
• Market Analysis: Analyze market trends, spend data, and supplier capabilities to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements.
• Negotiation: Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions.
• Category Strategy: Develop and implement category strategies that align with the overall procurement strategy.
• Inventory Management: Communicate with site buyers and ensure adequate inventory levels to meet customer demands while minimizing excess stock.
• Reporting: Present reports to management highlighting trends, savings, and any issues within the category.
• Cost savings: Driving cost-effective solutions and cost savings to achieve the organizational goal.

Qualifications:

• experience: 5-7 years of experience in procurement or purchasing, preferably in a similar role.
• Skills: Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• education: MBA is preferred or Relevant qualifications in procurement and supply, CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) certifications level 3.
• Analytical Abilities: Proficiency in analyzing data and market trends to make informed decisions.

Other Information

• Domestic and/or International Travel up to 30% as needed.

Crystal Clean LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Crystal Clean expressly values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages the applications of individuals from diverse backgrounds, so that Crystal Clean reflects the communities and customers that we serve.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $85,000-$100,000, and includes benefits such as the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

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