Category Manager

JELD-WEN, Inc.

Category Manager leading the management of assigned commodities for Jeld-Wen in North America. Establishing cost reduction and value improvement strategies while managing supplier contracts and performance.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

contract negotiationsourcingcost reductionvalue improvementKPI managementportfolio managementsupply chain managementstrategic planningperformance improvement

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationnegotiationstrategic thinking

Industry Keywords

high-volume manufacturingglobal sourcingcommodity managementspend portfolio

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the management of assigned commodities for the North American region
Establish and implement short and long term strategies for continued cost reduction and value improvement
Negotiate all major contracts and agreements within the category and deliver the best value to JELD-WEN
Take ownership of an assigned commodity and deliver on agreed upon KPIs for that category
Develop and implement approved category strategies that actively search for performance improvement and cost reduction opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of advanced education and/or relevant work experience, or equivalent depth of experience in a sourcing role within a high-volume manufacturing environment
Strong background in global sourcing with the ability to negotiate complex contracts and drive value across the supply chain
3+ years of experience managing medium-to-large spend portfolios (approximately $50MM+)
Demonstrated experience with complex contract negotiation

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical & dental
generous leave policies
retirement program