Sr Category Manager, Specialty Products Position Available In Cobb, Georgia

Sr Category Manager, Specialty Products
Req #1665
1950 Spectrum Cir, Marietta, GA 30067, USA
Job Description
Posted Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Build a Better Career with BlueLinx as a Sr Mgr, Specialty Products Category!
At BlueLinx, our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to ensuring our team members can build job security, enhance their skills, and make meaningful contributions. We deliver the building blocks to better lives.

Summary:

The Senior Category Manager (Specialty Products) is responsible for developing an overarching strategy that aligns key suppliers within the Insulation, Roofing, and Gypsum categories with BlueLinx’s commercial goals.

What You’ll Do:

Manage relationships between BlueLinx and key strategic suppliers within the assigned categories
Assess market size, opportunities and life cycles for assigned product categories to determine BlueLinx’s ideal product offering
Partners with commercial team to maintain accurate market intelligence, ensuring pricing strategy meets expectations
Creates company’s go-to-market strategy for assigned product categories.
Supports commercial team with inventory guidance, ensuring appropriate service levels to customers are met while meeting inventory benchmarks.
Manages risk by setting appropriate procurement strategies and developing product roadmaps
Evaluates current market conditions and develops new supplier relationships to ensure offerings remain current with building trends

What We’re Looking For:

Minimum 5 Years Experience in the Building Products Industry
Prior experience working with Insulation, Gypsum, and Roofing is desired
Experience as a Merchant or Category Manager is a plus
BS / BA Degree in related field preferred.

MS / MA / MBA

a plus.
Foundational knowledge of end-to-end supply chain process and requirements.
Strategic sourcing/supplier negotiations
Product profitability experience
Why BlueLinx?
Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus and Long Term Incentive Plan!

Comprehensive Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.

Financial Security:

401K match and life insurance.

Work-Life Balance:

Generous vacation and holiday pay.
Embraces a

Hybrid Schedule:

Friday work from home!

Our Values:

With every decision and action, we put people first, keep the future in mind, and work as a team toward shared progress:

• Customer Centric
• Respect
• Collaboration
• Integrity
• Grit

About BlueLinx:

BlueLinx (

NYSE:

BXC) is a leading wholesale distributor of building and industrial products in the United States. With over 70,000 branded and private-label SKUs, we have a broad distribution footprint servicing all 50 states. Our team of over 2,000 associates is critical to our success. Our culture is driven by teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement, with a strong emphasis on safety and customer service.
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Job Details
Job Family
Category Management
Job Function
Sales
Pay Type
Salary
1950 Spectrum Cir, Marietta, GA 30067, USA