Job description
Category Manager (Lumber & Plywood / Procurement / Manufacturing)
Remote - North America (Ideal locations: Ontario , Texas, or Georgia)
$120,000 - $150,000 + 20% Bonus + Full Benefits + International Travel (1x/month)
An exceptional opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to join one of the world's leading providers of sustainable packaging and logistics solutions. This is a key strategic role with a global organization recognized for its innovation, engineering excellence, and commitment to reducing environmental impact through smarter packaging.
This position is perfect for a Category Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, market-driven environment and wants to take ownership of the lumber and plywood category across North and South America. You'll be the go-to market expert, building supplier networks, anticipating trends, and shaping purchasing strategy for one of the most critical raw material categories within the business.
Our client is a global powerhouse operating in over 38 countries with more than 5,000 employees worldwide. With ambitious growth plans to double in size over the next eight years, this is an exciting time to join a company leading the charge in sustainable packaging and supply chain innovation.
In this role, you'll take ownership of all strategic purchasing activity for lumber and plywood, developing strong supplier partnerships, negotiating contracts, and forecasting market trends. You'll work closely with senior leadership and regional teams to ensure supply security, drive cost efficiency, and continuously improve supplier performance.
This role will suit an experienced procurement professional with deep knowledge of the lumber and plywood markets, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record of managing suppliers in the manufacturing or wood products industries. You'll need to be analytical, commercially driven, and confident managing relationships at a senior level.
The Role:
- Own and manage the lumber and plywood category across the Americas
- Build and maintain supplier relationships, moving from distributors to mills
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and supply agreements to deliver cost savings
- Provide market intelligence and forecasting to guide purchasing decisions
The Person:
- Experienced in lumber, plywood, or wood products procurement
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
- Commercially driven with a data-led, analytical mindset
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders
Keywords: Category Manager, Procurement Manager, Buyer, Lumber, Plywood, Mills, Wood Products, Manufacturing, Packaging, Supply Chain, Supplier Management, Strategic Sourcing, Risk Management, Cost Reduction, Market Analysis
