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LHH

Category Manager

Pay: $100,000–$120,000/yr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Elgin, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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What they do

A Procurement or Sourcing Manager manages the procurement of supplies for a company or organization. Develops policies and schedules for regular procurements. Trains and supervises staff, develops relationships with suppliers, researches and inspects supplies, and negotiates supply and shipping prices.

$134,705 / year median in Illinois

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

Category Manager at LHH Category Manager at LHH in Elgin, Illinois Posted in about 1 hour ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Domestic Category Manager I'm partnering with a growing organization in the packaging and distribution space that is looking to add a Domestic Category Manager to their procurement leadership team. This role is ideal for a sourcing professional with deep experience in packaging procurement who enjoys building supplier partnerships, driving strategic sourcing initiatives, and leading high-performing teams. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing supplier relationships, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and supporting procurement operations across multiple locations.

What You'll Be Responsible For:

Developing and executing sourcing strategies across domestic packaging categories Managing supplier relationships and negotiating favorable outcomes Leading and mentoring a team of sourcing professionals Driving cost savings, process improvements, and procurement efficiency initiatives Analyzing market trends and industry data to support purchasing decisions Managing a large product portfolio while ensuring supplier performance and item accuracy

What We're Looking For :

8-10 years of sourcing or procurement experience Previous leadership experience managing direct reports Strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship-building skills Corrugated experience required Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred

Work Schedule :

Onsite Compensation :

$100-120k base

Benefits :

Medical, dental, vision, paid sick leave where applicable by state law Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance