Category Manager – Flexible Packaging, Labels, Bags, Sleeves

The Clorox Company

. Develop and execute category strategies optimizing cost, quality, and supply assurance .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeAlpharetta • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $109,400 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing category strategies while optimizing cost, quality, and supply assurance. Proficient in managing supplier relationships, leading sourcing events, and utilizing procurement tools and methodologies to drive continuous improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Category Strategy DevelopmentSupplier Relationship ManagementSourcing MethodologiesNegotiation SkillsProcurement Best Practices

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Hard Skills

Direct Materials ManagementCost ModelsProcess MappingSupplier Performance ManagementRFPsShould-Cost AnalysisClean-Sheet AnalysisCommercial Terms NegotiationProcure-to-Pay ResolutionManufacturing Environment Experience

Soft Skills

LeadershipAnalytical ThinkingProblem SolvingInitiativeCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficePowerPointExcelMRP SystemsSAPMicrosoft CopilotChatGPT

Industry Keywords

Global Matrixed EnvironmentSupplier EvaluationSpend PortfolioMarket DynamicsPricing Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute category strategies optimizing cost, quality, and supply assurance
Lead projects that improve value delivery across the spend portfolio
Manage strategic supplier relationships and leverage supplier capabilities
Identify continuous improvement opportunities, including design to value, cost models, and process mapping
Monitor market dynamics, supplier competition, standards, and pricing/costing strategies
Lead competitive sourcing events, supplier evaluations, and award recommendations
Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and contracts
Maintain supplier contracts, SLAs, pricing files, and category documentation
Bridge R&D and Procurement to align business needs with category strategies
Support resolution of Procure-to-Pay issues, including pricing discrepancies, payment delays, and invoice errors

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in a global, matrixed environment managing Direct Materials categories
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
Experience operating in a manufacturing environment
Experience presenting recommendations, updates, and insights to senior leadership and engaging executive stakeholders
Experience with sourcing/procurement tools and methodologies, including RFPs, cost models, should-cost/clean-sheet analysis, negotiations, and contracts
Knowledge of procurement best practices, sourcing methodologies, and supplier performance management
Strong leadership, analytical thinking/problem solving, initiative, collaboration/responsiveness, and communication skills
Excellent English verbal and written skills
Ability to understand and negotiate supplier agreements
Strong knowledge of MS Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, and MRP systems; SAP preferred
Experience leveraging AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT
Ability to travel up to 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health plans
Market-leading 401(k) program with a company match
Flexible time off benefits, including half-day summer Fridays depending on location
Inclusive fertility/adoption benefits
Incentive plan participation