Category Manager – Indirect

Job title: Category Manager – Indirect

Category Manager - Indirect

Imagine yourself…

• Growing your expertise and expanding your skillset with every project.
• Owning your ambition and fueling your career growth.
• Thriving in a supportive team environment that inspires you to strive for excellence.

It’s possible with a role at ChemTreat.

ChemTreat, a Veralto company, is the nation’s largest and fastest-growing specialty chemical company dedicated solely to industrial water treatment. We understand and respect the awe-inspiring power of water to impact industries and to sustain and enhance lives. Our 2,000 associates across North and South America maximize this power for our customers—from power producers to food and beverage companies to the automotive industry—helping them grow their businesses while protecting people and the environment.

When you join the ChemTreat team and the broader Veralto network, you’ll have the chance to shape the future of our planet and the future of your career. You’ll have opportunities to build new skills and invest in your development, all while doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world’s vital water resources.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working hours
• Professional onboarding and training options
• Career coaching and development opportunities
• 401(k) plan

About the Role

The Category Manager – Indirect is responsible and accountable for the strategy, governance, execution, and financial performance of addressable indirect spend across ChemTreat’s North American operations, providing guidance and assistance to support LATAM initiatives as business needs require. This role partners with Finance, budget leaders, functional executives, and business stakeholders to establish category strategies, build and maintain a robust savings pipeline, and deliver measurable cost reduction, cost avoidance, working capital improvement, risk mitigation, improved service, sustainability, and process improvement. The categories include Travel, Fleet, Marketing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Facilities, Laboratory Operations, Plant Operations, Temporary Labor, Capital Expenditures, Professional Services, and other indirect goods and services. The Category Manager – Indirect directly manages and develops the Indirect Sourcing Specialist, sets priorities and project ownership, and ensures the team delivers against key business KPI’s.

This position is part of the Procurement located in Glen Allen, VA and will be On-Site.

In this role, a typical day will look like:

Indirect Spend Strategy & Governance

• Develop and execute indirect procurement strategies across assigned spend categories, driving cost optimization, supplier consolidation, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Lead regular budget and savings reviews with Finance, budget owners, and cross-functional stakeholders to monitor performance, identify opportunities, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Establish and maintain visibility into addressable spend, contract coverage, preferred suppliers, savings opportunities, category risks, and procurement compliance.
• Build, prioritize, and manage a pipeline of cost-saving initiatives, developing actionable plans and ensuring accountability across cross-functional teams.
• Partner with Finance and Veralto to validate savings methodologies, budget impacts, forecasts, and realized financial results.
• Develop comprehensive sourcing strategies, business cases, cost models, competitive bidding processes, negotiation plans, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Lead supplier negotiations covering pricing, service levels, payment terms, and commercial agreements to maximize value while minimizing business risk.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance across key metrics, including safety, cost, quality, service, and sustainability.
• Oversee indirect supplier qualification, selection, and onboarding processes to ensure compliance with organizational standards.
• Recruit, lead, and develop an Indirect Sourcing Specialist (anticipated future hire), providing coaching, performance management, goal setting, and professional development.
• Manage and optimize the iBuy platform (internal requisition system), promoting procurement compliance, process efficiency, preferred supplier utilization, and spend visibility.
• Ensure accurate tracking, documentation, and reporting of sourcing initiatives and savings results through iSource and other required procurement systems.

Additional Responsibilities

• Represent Procurement on cross-functional leadership teams, strategic initiatives, project committees, and business reviews related to indirect spend, cost productivity, supplier performance, and risk management.
• Lead special projects and strategic initiatives assigned by the Director, Global Procurement or Operations Leadership.
• Support supplier diversity, sustainability, responsible sourcing, and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives through supplier engagement and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with other Veralto operating companies and external industry peers to identify opportunities for shared agreements, purchasing leverage, and procurement best practices.
• Support indirect procurement initiatives across LATAM and other regions as business needs evolve.
• Drive continuous improvement through visual management, standardized processes, data-driven decision-making, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support ChemTreat’s operational and procurement objectives.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. Equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or a related commercial function.
• Proven experience developing and executing category strategies, leading complex sourcing initiatives, negotiating contracts, managing strategic supplier relationships, and delivering measurable year-over-year cost savings.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Finance and budget owners to develop, validate, forecast, and track savings initiatives and their financial impact.
• Previous people management experience, direct supervisory responsibility, or demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop sourcing professionals.
• Strong financial acumen, analytical and problem-solving skills, project management capabilities, and ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proficiency in procurement systems, data analysis, reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, influence stakeholders, and drive results in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to ChemTreat locations, business meetings, and supplier sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple indirect spend categories, such as Facilities, Fleet, Travel, Laboratory, Capital Equipment, Marketing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Temporary Labor, and Professional Services.
• Experience working in corporate, manufacturing, specialty chemical, industrial, or multi-site operating environments.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or other relevant procurement and supply chain credentials.
• MBA or advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.

ChemTreat is proud to be a part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto’s vibrant global network of 16,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we’re Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™—and building rewarding careers along the way.

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The compensation range for this role is $120,000 - $130,000 USD per year.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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