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Johns Manville · 1 day ago

Category Manager

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $117K/yr

5+ years exp

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing. The Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and supply continuity across the resale product portfolio.

Building MaterialConstructionInterior DesignManufacturing

Responsibilities

Develop and execute data‑driven sourcing strategies for JM’s resale product categories to improve cost structure, mitigate risk, and enhance supplier value

Build and maintain robust should‑cost models to guide negotiations, evaluate pricing proposals, and support long‑term cost optimization

Deliver year‑over‑year cost savings through structured negotiations, supplier workshops, competitive bidding, value engineering, and supply‑base rationalization

Monitor and report category performance using monthly scorecards, KPIs, and executive‑level updates

Lead multi‑functional project teams—spanning R&D, Product Management, Operations, Finance, and Quality—to qualify new suppliers, onboard new products, and support product innovation initiatives

Drive supplier development programs to enhance supplier capabilities, improve quality, and ensure long‑term alignment with JM’s business objectives

Manage contracts across the resale category, ensuring compliance, performance tracking, and timely renewals

Identify and implement process improvements that streamline supply chain operations and eliminate inefficiencies

Serve as the primary commercial interface for internal stakeholders across JM facilities, ensuring seamless communication, alignment, and timely issue resolution

Partner with R&D and Product Managers to evaluate alternative materials, support new product development, and enable sustainable sourcing decisions

Engage stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization to drive adoption of sourcing strategies, influence decision‑making, and ensure business continuity

Ensure uninterrupted supply of resale products to JM facilities by proactively identifying risks, developing contingency plans, and maintaining strong supplier relationships

Conduct root‑cause analyses for supply disruptions and lead corrective‑action initiatives in partnership with suppliers and internal teams

Qualification

Sourcing strategiesContract negotiationShould-cost modelingCommodity managementSAPERP systemsAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingStrategic thinkingCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree required

Minimum 5 years of sourcing, procurement, or category management experience with a major organization

Demonstrated experience with should‑cost modeling and cost‑analysis techniques

Strong contract negotiation skills and working knowledge of contract development and contract law

Working knowledge of commodity management principles and e‑sourcing tools

Experience with SAP or similar ERP system; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and lead cross‑functional projects to successful outcomes

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including presenting to non‑technical audiences

Strong analytical, strategic‑thinking, and problem‑solving abilities

Proactive, collaborative approach with openness to feedback, mentoring, and continuous improvement

Preferred

CPSM certification desirable

Benefits

Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans

A dental plan

Vision plan

Wellness program

Critical illness insurance

JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match

Paid vacation

Paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees

Basic life Insurance

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

An employee assistance program

Business travel accident coverage

Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available

A variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account

Tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs

Vast educational opportunities

A company-wide mentoring program

Soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters

Company

Johns Manville

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Johns Manville manufactures and distributes building and engineered specialty products to its clients. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.

Founded in 1858

Denver, Colorado, USA

5001-10000 employees