Category Manager, Capital Projects - Alpharetta, GA or Boston, MA, Billerica, MA Hybrid

Cabot Corporation is seeking a Category Manager to join the Procurement team at one of the following Cabot locations: Alpharetta, GA, Billerica, MA or Boston, MA.

This role is responsible for the management of and full lifecycle a portfolio of capital projects including the negotiation of large volume contracts at local, or regional level. This person will develop and implement procurement strategy, policies, and procedures and otherwise oversee the mid-cap portfolio of capital projects.

The Category Manager will not have direct reports but could manage contract staff, as needed.

This role is based at Billerica, MA, Boston, MA or Alpharetta, GA locations, but is eligible to participate in a Hybrid Working Arrangement program.

• Develops and implements purchasing strategies that incorporates contracts, purchasing tools and supplier management techniques. Partners with others to identify opportunities, aggregate and standardize goods and services as required to leverage purchasing power and optimize working capital. Develops strategy, selects appropriate purchasing tools and validates with users.
• Selects suppliers and negotiates large volume contracts for assigned portfolio of goods and services. Contracts can be negotiated at local, regional or global level.
• Communicates, implements and executes purchasing strategies, policies and procedures. Shares information and supports “best practice” sharing within Purchasing and ensures interface and communication with inter-related Cabot groups.
• Ensures the development and review of market intelligence for assigned portfolio of goods and services.
• Assembles, participates and may lead cross-functional user teams to identify internal requirements, promote functional need definition, and validate strategies.
• May manage or lead Purchasing staff within a region. Effectively practices Performance Based Management by coaching and developing employees, direct as well as matrix reports, and assuring effective alignment with the matrix functions. May provide input to development of department budgets.
• Reviews reports and trend analyses related to commodity specific spending and current status vs. goals. Recommends and implements changes to achieve cost reductions and efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with Purchasing Ethics, Sarbanes-Oxley 404, ISO and Corporate Standards, Values, audit rules, laws, etc.
• Builds and maintains positive business relationships with suppliers and users.
• Supports efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care® Management System in line with the requirements of the RC14001® technical specification, as applicable to the site/region

• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with capital projects or project management experience is required.
• Experience handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• 8+ years purchasing and/or project management experience.
• Global project experience is preferred.
• Understanding of contracting practices related to equipment procurement, engineering services, and construction services required. Familiarity with different compensation models (fixed-price versus reimbursable contracts).
• Strong knowledge of Purchasing profession within multinational industry.
• Strong understanding of contract language terms and conditions as well as contract design. Understanding of marketplace relating to a particular portfolio of goods and services.
• Solid understanding of business issues and financial principles.
• Computer skills; knowledge of office and purchasing applications.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing, in local language as well as English. Ability to articulate ideas convincingly, negotiate contracts and solutions to complex problems. Ability to provide feedback and direction to others. Ability to make presentations and address varied audiences.
• Leadership skills. Ability to motivate and engage team members. Problem solving and decision-making skills.

How We’ll Support Your Success:

• Hybrid Work Environment – The autonomy to both work from home 2 days a week and develop/sustain colleague relationships in the office 3 days a week.
• Growth –Training, great peer coaching and support, and the ability to personally grow your influence, your position, and your compensation.
• Meaningful Work that is Valued – Customers are demanding sustainable solutions without compromising quality or performance. The work we do is visible, and is helping to create a more abundant, affordable, and cleaner future. It is an awesome feeling to know you’re making a living by making a positive impact in the world; and to be able to say, “I was a part of that.”
• Benefits, Vacation, Etc. – We offer a competitive package of benefits. Benefits begin on first day of employment. Cabot Benefits
• Feedback – We are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.
• Support – You are part of a team and deserve to feel encouraged and supported. We have a global team of engineers that are willing to help. You will be part of a team that cares about you personally and professionally. Our success depends on your success.

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