About the roleWe are excited to announce a new opportunity for a
Category Management Specialist - EBS and WebGen, within our North American Supply Chain team. This role focuses on managing the raw materials portfolio for electronic devices, cables, resins, plastics, and other components within Orica's WebGen product category, with an emphasis on commercially sourced components.
What you will be doingSafety, Health, Environment and Security (SHES)- Ensure that all activities meet or exceed company standards.
- Ensure that suppliers comply with Orica's safety and environmental values.
Contribution to Overall Supply Chain Management- Develop global category strategies.
- Support the diversification of raw material sources.
- Conduct market research to identify new suppliers.
- Qualify suppliers and negotiate contracts.
- Monitor strategic objectives.
Ongoing Internal Support- Track WebGen component costs.
- Create and maintain master data in SAP.
- Support inventory and order management.
- Allocate components between manufacturing sites.
Business Partnership- Collaborate with regional teams.
- Develop trusted relationships with stakeholders.
- Contribute to improving regional profitability.
What you will bring- Experience managing relationships with external suppliers
- Good understanding of supply chain processes
- Experience with SAP/4S.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
- Ability to interact with senior management.
Role dimensions- Required to be on-site in Centennial, CO, at least three (3) days per week.
- The position requires occasional travel, approximately 15% of the time.
- Individual contributor position with no management responsibilities.
- Key partners: global and regional procurement teams, manufacturing sites, and technology teams.
Your qualifications- Professionalism.
- Team spirit.
- Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Resilience and flexibility.
- Sound decision-making.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently.
What we offerAs part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.
You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.
Salary to be determined by the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Compensation Range - Between $78,675.00 and $110,00.00
- Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan
Benefits (Full Time Employees) - Medical/Prescription Drug - Three (3) plans to choose from
- Dental - Two (2) plans to choose from
- Vision - Two (2) plans to choose from
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Company provided Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Plans
- Voluntary Identity Theft Protection
- Voluntary Legal Plan
- 401(k) + Company Match
- Company provided Maternity Leave
- Company provided Bonding Leave
- Accrued Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick & Safe Time
- Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays
How and When to Apply If interested in this role, please apply at www.orica.com/careers to Job Requisition 41412
Application Deadline: December 31, 2026