About this role
<p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Who We Are</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><br></span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Trivium Packaging is a global leader in sustainable metal packaging with 60+ locations and nearly 8,000 employees. We serve diverse markets including food, seafood, pet food, nutrition, beauty and personal care, household care, and premium beverages. Our people drive our success through expertise, commitment, and continuous improvement. Our goal is to be the #1 choice for sustainable metal packaging.</span></p><p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p><p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Role Summary</span></strong></p><p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The Senior Category Manager – Indirect oversees ~$100M+ in indirect spend across North America and directly manages ~$50M in assigned categories such as spare parts, equipment/maintenance, CAPEX, professional services, and secondary packaging. The role partners with business leaders to analyze spend, support operational needs, and identify value‑creation opportunities. Responsibilities include developing category expertise, executing sourcing strategies, leading negotiations, managing contracts, and overseeing supplier performance.</span></p><p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p><p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></p><p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Category Management</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"><li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Deliver category targets and ensure alignment with procurement goals.</span></li><li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Consolidate market, supplier, and internal data to build and execute category strategies.</span></li><li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Develop long‑term business‑aligned category plans and communicate to senior leadership.</span></li><li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ensure resources, tools, and processes are in place for effective execution.</span></li><li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Own key supplier relationships and governance; ensure robust contracts.</span></li><li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Develop a Category Playbook to guide best practices.</span></li><li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ensure adherence to procurement policies and resolve internal issues promptly.</span></li><li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Integrate procurement into core business processes and maintain governance standards.</span></li><li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Assess and manage category risks and support mitigation plans.</span></li><li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Manage contracts through their full lifecycle, including claims.</span></li></ul><p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p><p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">People Management</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"><li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Lead, coach, and develop team members; ensure succession and knowledge retention.</span></li><li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Manage team KPIs, productivity, and continuous improvement performance.</span></li></ul><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.5in;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p><p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Negotiation</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"><li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Build strong supplier relationships and secure beneficial contractual agreements.</span></li><li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Lead negotiation planning, process, and outcomes.</span></li></ul><p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p><p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Relationship Management</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"><li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Understand stakeholder needs and build long‑term partnerships.</span></li><li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Align supplier governance with category strategy.</span></li><li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Lead cross‑functional teams to improve service delivery and ensure policy compliance.</span></li></ul><p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p><p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Financial Planning & Reporting</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"><li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Track and report savings, TCO improvements, and working‑capital impacts.</span></li><li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Provide periodic reporting, forecasting, and KPI trend analysis.</span></li></ul><p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p><p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Procurement Projects</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"><li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Lead key strategic procurement projects and cross‑functional teams.</span></li><li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Develop work plans, manage stakeholders, and oversee project budgets.</span></li></ul><p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p><p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Qualifications</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"><li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.</span></li><li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">5–10+ years of procurement leadership experience in direct materials.</span></li><li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Experience in mature procurement environments and manufacturing/packaging industries.</span></li><li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Expertise in strategic sourcing, forecasting, benchmarking, RFx, negotiation, and contracting.</span></li><li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Proven cost‑reduction track record and ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment.</span></li><li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Strong analytical, communication, and project‑management skills.</span></li><li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement data systems.</span></li></ul>