- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia · Mexico
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Manager
- Education
- Bachelor
Description
Hunter Douglas is the world’s leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we’ve defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.
We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What’s yours?
Category Procurement Manager – Wood & Shutters
One of the pillars of our North American division is spread across four different sites in Mexico where a blend of manufacturing and fabrication occurs. At each location we pride ourselves on exemplary safety and employee-first standards, as we pioneer production processes to be best in class. It is our focus on quality and growth that makes us an employer of choice and helps us maintain our culture of excellence.
Position Overview
The Category Procurement Manager – Wood & Shutters is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies for wood, shutters, and related finished goods categories across Hunter Douglas businesses. This role partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders to drive cost savings, supplier performance, supply continuity, and operational excellence while supporting business growth objectives. Success in this position directly contributes to annual productivity targets, strategic procurement initiatives, and overall business performance.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute global category strategies for wood, shutters, and related finished goods to support business objectives and long-term growth.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders by providing procurement expertise, market intelligence, and strategic sourcing recommendations.
- Lead end-to-end sourcing events, including requirements gathering, market analysis, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and supplier onboarding.
- Deliver year-over-year cost savings, payment term improvements, and other value-added contributions that positively impact business results.
- Analyze spend data and procurement metrics to identify cost reduction opportunities and improve sourcing effectiveness.
- Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, including conducting supplier business reviews and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Establish and monitor supplier performance metrics, service levels, compliance standards, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, Engineering, PMO, and R&D teams to support manufacturing and business requirements.
- All other duties as assigned.
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 5-7 years of progressive sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
- Experience managing direct material categories within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong contract negotiation, supplier management, and strategic sourcing experience.
- Experience working with wood, plastics, finished goods, manufacturing, or engineering-related categories preferred.
- Working knowledge of SAP, ERP, and MRP systems within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills with the ability to leverage data for decision-making.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work effectively in cross-functional teams, and travel up to 25%.
What's in it for you
- Annual base salary range: Competitive and commensurate with experience
- Bonus target range: Based on company and individual performance
- Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
- Time off with pay
- Retirement savings plan with employer contribution opportunities
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness programs and Hunter Douglas product discounts
Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate's education, experience, skills, and potential.
Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
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