Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope

Architectural glass and glazing systems manufacturer

Director of Category Management - Indirect Procurement

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDallas, TX, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing or category management, including at least five years in indirect categories such as MRO, utilities, travel, packaging, or facilities-related spend.
Experience managing $75 million or more in category spend and leading a team.
Proven negotiation skills and experience with distributor or integrated supply models.
Experience with Source-to-Pay systems, spend analytics, and supplier scorecarding.
Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence senior leaders across multiple sites and business lines.
A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Set multi-year category strategy across MRO, travel, utilities, and packaging, balancing cost, service levels, compliance, and supply continuity.
Lead sourcing events, negotiations, and contract strategy, including MRO distributor consolidation, vendor-managed inventory, integrated supply programs, and packaging supply agreements.
Drive utility procurement strategy, including energy contracts, rate optimization, and risk management, in partnership with Finance and Operations.
Standardize travel policy, program, and supplier management with HR and Finance.
Manage tail spend, specification standardization, and demand management across business lines, including packaging specifications and material consolidation.
Own supplier relationship management, including scorecards and executive business reviews covering service, delivery, quality, pricing, and innovation.
Drive supplier development, consolidation, and risk mitigation.
Develop and implement company-wide supply chain standards, policies, and governance.
Lead adoption of tools and systems, including catalogs, punch-out, and spend analytics, and support the Source-to-Pay rollout in partnership with IT.
Run cross-functional Center of Excellence and Project Management Office programs, track metrics against targets, and share data-driven insights with senior stakeholders.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of three; build skills in partnership with HR, align business lines, and champion a continuous improvement culture.
Contribute to environmental, social, and governance supply chain requirements, including energy efficiency, renewable sourcing, recyclable packaging, and supplier disclosures, and to mergers and acquisitions diligence and integration.

Desired Qualifications

MBA or supply chain certification such as CPSM or CSCP.
Manufacturing or building products background.
Experience in energy procurement, travel program management, packaging sourcing, or procurement Center of Excellence or Project Management Office leadership.
Experience with mergers and acquisitions integration and environmental, social, and governance supply chain programs.

Come Join Us!

From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here.

Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.

What You’ll Get to Do

Indirect spend keeps every site running, from the parts & supplies on the plant floor to the energy that powers it, the packaging that ships our product & the travel that connects our teams. As Director of Category Management - Indirect (MRO, Travel, Utilities & Packaging) Procurement, you will own these categories end to end. You will lead a small, talented team, work across every business line & turn scale into savings, service & resilience.

Key Responsibilities

Shape the strategy. Set the multi-year category strategy across MRO, travel, utilities & packaging, balancing cost, service levels, compliance & supply continuity.
Negotiate & partner. Lead sourcing events, negotiations & contract strategy, including MRO distributor consolidation, vendor-managed inventory & integrated supply programs, and packaging supply agreements.
Power the business. Drive utility procurement strategy, including energy contracts, rate optimization & risk management, with Finance & Operations. Standardize travel policy, program & supplier management with HR & Finance.
Leverage our scale. Manage tail spend, specification standardization & demand management across business lines, including packaging specifications & material consolidation.
Build supplier relationships. Own supplier relationship management, with scorecards & executive business reviews on service, delivery, quality, pricing & innovation. Drive supplier development, consolidation & risk mitigation.
Set the standard. Develop & implement company-wide supply chain standards, policies & governance. Lead adoption of tools & systems, including catalogs, punch-out & spend analytics, and support the Source-to-Pay rollout in partnership with IT.
Lead programs that deliver. Run cross-functional CoE & PMO programs, track metrics against targets & share data-driven insights with senior stakeholders.
Grow people & lead change. Lead, coach & develop a team of 3, build skills in partnership with HR, align business lines & champion a continuous improvement culture.
Support what’s next. Contribute to ESG supply chain requirements, such as energy efficiency, renewable sourcing, recyclable packaging & supplier disclosures, and to M&A diligence & integration.

What We Are Looking For

10+ years in strategic sourcing or category management, including 5+ years in indirect categories (MRO, utilities, travel, packaging or facilities-related spend).
Experience managing $75M+ in category spend & leading a team.
Proven negotiation skills & experience with distributor or integrated supply models.
Experience with Source-to-Pay systems, spend analytics & supplier scorecarding.
Strong stakeholder management & the ability to influence senior leaders across multiple sites & business lines.
A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice to Have

MBA or supply chain certification (CPSM, CSCP).
Manufacturing or building products background.
Experience in energy procurement, travel program management, packaging sourcing or procurement CoE or PMO leadership.
Experience with M&A integration & ESG supply chain programs.

Position Pay Range

$185,000—$200,000 USD

What OBE Offers You

Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed

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Position Pay Range 185000 - 200000 USD

About the Company

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope

Architectural glass and glazing systems manufacturer

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope designs, engineers, and manufactures architectural glass and glazing systems for commercial buildings. Its offerings include architectural glass, windows, curtain walls, entrances, skylights, and structural glass walls, sold to architects, contractors, and building owners. The systems are installed as part of building envelopes and may include blast-resistant, hurricane-resistant, and security glazing, with technical support and project consultation to ensure proper integration. The company differentiates itself through a broad portfolio of glazing products, a nationwide U.S. footprint, and emphasis on safety and resilience in its solutions, backed by technical assistance and tailored project support. The goal is to provide high-quality, resilient building envelopes that meet client needs while supporting sustainability and safety in the built environment.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $300M
Headquarters: Dallas, TX
Founded: 1989

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