BlueLinx

Distributes building products via nationwide logistics

Category Manager - Roofing

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMarietta, GA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Product knowledge is required.
Knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes and requirements is required.
Experience with strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation, including limited negotiation complexity, is required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software and relevant tools and technology is required.

Responsibilities

Understand the company vision, mission, and strategy, align with business unit objectives, and set and accomplish individual performance goals.
Negotiate contract prices with vendors for assigned products.
Assess market size, opportunities, and life cycles for assigned product categories to determine product procurement strategy.
Partner with sales and marketing on market intelligence to establish pricing and ensure margins.
Facilitate inventory strategy alignment and influence appropriate service levels and inventory turns.
Lead a team, select and hire employees, develop objectives, coach and evaluate performance, ensure direct reports receive applicable training and development, hold direct reports accountable for individual and team performance, and address performance issues appropriately and timely.

Desired Qualifications

Seven or more years of experience is preferred.
Five or more years of experience with a Master of Science, Master of Arts, or Master of Business Administration is preferred.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Understands the company’s vision, mission, and strategy; understands business unit objectives and sets/accomplishes individual performance goals accordingly.
Negotiates prices for contracts on assigned products with vendors.
Assesses the market size, opportunities and life cycles for assigned product categories to determine BlueLinx’ strategy for product procurement.
Partners with sales and marketing for market intelligence to establish pricing and ensure margins.
Facilitates inventory strategy alignment and influences appropriate service levels and inventory turns.
May or may not have the following responsibilities in this role: Leads team; selects/hires; develops objectives; coaches and evaluates performance. Ensures direct reports obtain applicable training and development opportunities to enhance performance, development, and contributions to the company. Holds direct reports accountable for individual and team performance. Addresses performance issues appropriately and timely.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Product knowledge. Knowledge of end-to-end supply chain process and requirements.
Strategic sourcing/supplier negotiation (limited negotiation complexity).
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite Software and relevant tools/technology.
Years of experience: 7+ years’ experience preferred; 5+ years w/ MS/MA/MBA.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About the Company

BlueLinx

Distributes building products via nationwide logistics

BlueLinx is a building products distributor for residential and commercial construction. It sources, stores, and ships a wide range of products—from lumber to high-end siding and panels—through a national warehouse and logistics network that serves retailers, suppliers, and professional contractors. Its breadth of products and nationwide distribution give it the ability to provide reliable supply across the country. Its goal is to connect manufacturers with construction customers by offering a broad selection, efficient stocking, and dependable delivery.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Marietta, GA
Founded: 2004

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