Veolia | North America
Category Manager – CSM
Company:
Veolia | North America
Location:
Norfolk, VA
Description:
The Regional Category Manager will develop and implement sourcing and procurement strategies in the region, aligning with Global Category teams and Regional Business Lines. This role drives supplier performance, negotiates cost efficiencies, ensures supply continuity, and supports the company’s cost, quality, and sustainability objectives.
Responsibilities
Develop, lead, and implement end‑to‑end sourcing strategies for chemical raw material categories (specialty and commodity).
Perform total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses and market intelligence reviews to inform procurement decisions.
Identify and qualify suppliers aligned with Veolia’s needs and environmental compliance standards.
Own the category business goals for the region and report progress to the Global Category Manager and regional team.
Manage strategic supplier relationships, including quarterly business reviews, innovation partnerships, and risk management activities.
Negotiate long‑term agreements and mitigate supply risk through multi‑sourcing or buffer strategies.
Collaborate with Quality, Technical, and EHS teams to ensure supplier compliance with Veolia’s specifications, QMS, and safety protocols.
Drive year‑over‑year savings targets through competitive bidding, value engineering, or alternate formulations.
Lead cross‑functional initiatives to improve procurement operations, sustainability, or product performance.
Partner with operations, production planning, and logistics to ensure seamless inbound supply of chemicals and raw materials.
Monitor usage trends, coordinate with inventory teams, and proactively address supply–demand imbalances.
Work closely with business lines and finance to ensure accurate price tracking and budget forecasting.
Qualifications – Hard Skills
Subject matter expertise in chemical sourcing.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
Proficient in ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred) and Google and Excel‑based modeling.
Qualifications – Soft Skills
Strategic thinking with long‑term perspective.
Inspirational leadership and ability to motivate others.
Curiosity and ability to pose high‑impact questions.
Courageous advocacy for new ideas and actions.
Humility and respect toward peers and stakeholders.
Customer‑centric and accountable in decision making.
Ambitious, with a vision to transform approaches to challenges.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or a directly related field.
10+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Category Management, or equivalent.
Experience drafting, negotiating, and implementing complex contracts for raw materials within the chemical industry.
Demonstrated experience in chemical raw material sourcing and water treatment markets.
Preferred: MBA, Master’s Degree, or certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CPSCM.
Experience working in a matrixed organization.
Benefits
10% Annual Incentive Bonus Plan
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance starting Day 1
Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Plan with 3% default and matching contribution
Flexible Spending and Health Saving Accounts
AD&D Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Travel Annual travel required: 15%
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Veolia | North America
Location:
Norfolk, VA
Description:
The Regional Category Manager will develop and implement sourcing and procurement strategies in the region, aligning with Global Category teams and Regional Business Lines. This role drives supplier performance, negotiates cost efficiencies, ensures supply continuity, and supports the company’s cost, quality, and sustainability objectives.
Responsibilities
Develop, lead, and implement end‑to‑end sourcing strategies for chemical raw material categories (specialty and commodity).
Perform total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses and market intelligence reviews to inform procurement decisions.
Identify and qualify suppliers aligned with Veolia’s needs and environmental compliance standards.
Own the category business goals for the region and report progress to the Global Category Manager and regional team.
Manage strategic supplier relationships, including quarterly business reviews, innovation partnerships, and risk management activities.
Negotiate long‑term agreements and mitigate supply risk through multi‑sourcing or buffer strategies.
Collaborate with Quality, Technical, and EHS teams to ensure supplier compliance with Veolia’s specifications, QMS, and safety protocols.
Drive year‑over‑year savings targets through competitive bidding, value engineering, or alternate formulations.
Lead cross‑functional initiatives to improve procurement operations, sustainability, or product performance.
Partner with operations, production planning, and logistics to ensure seamless inbound supply of chemicals and raw materials.
Monitor usage trends, coordinate with inventory teams, and proactively address supply–demand imbalances.
Work closely with business lines and finance to ensure accurate price tracking and budget forecasting.
Qualifications – Hard Skills
Subject matter expertise in chemical sourcing.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
Proficient in ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred) and Google and Excel‑based modeling.
Qualifications – Soft Skills
Strategic thinking with long‑term perspective.
Inspirational leadership and ability to motivate others.
Curiosity and ability to pose high‑impact questions.
Courageous advocacy for new ideas and actions.
Humility and respect toward peers and stakeholders.
Customer‑centric and accountable in decision making.
Ambitious, with a vision to transform approaches to challenges.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or a directly related field.
10+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Category Management, or equivalent.
Experience drafting, negotiating, and implementing complex contracts for raw materials within the chemical industry.
Demonstrated experience in chemical raw material sourcing and water treatment markets.
Preferred: MBA, Master’s Degree, or certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CPSCM.
Experience working in a matrixed organization.
Benefits
10% Annual Incentive Bonus Plan
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance starting Day 1
Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Plan with 3% default and matching contribution
Flexible Spending and Health Saving Accounts
AD&D Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Travel Annual travel required: 15%
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