Position OverviewThe 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.
