Category Specialist - #2174195
AEROVAC COMPOSITES ONE
Company Description Aerovac, part of Composites One, is a leading provider of process materials essential to composite manufacturing in Aerospace, Wind Energy, Marine, Motorsports and more. Combining a strong legacy in high-quality process materials with modern, innovative supply chain solutions. The company is strongly focused on customer service, providing extensive technical support to manufacturing and engineering operations. Team members join a customer-centric, solutions-driven organization with opportunities to support advanced materials applications across multiple industries.
Role Description The Category Specialist / Manager owns the end-to-end commercial and sourcing strategy for an assigned portfolio of product lines — blending supplier relationship management, product development, and sales and margin growth accountability. You will drive growth through strategic supplier partnerships, price negotiation, new product introductions, and disciplined execution of pricing, quality, and data integrity in SAP, all in close collaboration with internal stakeholders.
What You Will Do
- Develop and execute long-term product and portfolio strategy that positions Aerovac as a leading partner in the global composites industry
- Manage strategic supplier relationships — negotiating pricing, inventory positions, and freight strategies, and developing rebate and consignment programs
- Act as Project Manager for new product development, increasing the pace and success of new product introductions
- Maintain pricing, sourcing, and data integrity in SAP, including Product Requirement Specifications (PRS) and Purchasing Info Records (PIRs)
- Research global market trends and competitive activity to uncover growth opportunities and mitigate risk
- Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Product teams to align category strategy with business goals
- Represent Aerovac at industry trade shows and events
What success looks like
Sales and margin growth across your product lines
New product introductions delivered on expectation, with associated sales growth
Strategic addition of new product lines and suppliers
Clean, reliable SAP data
Qualifications / Experience
- 5+ years of experience in procurement, sales, business management, category management, product management, or strategic sourcing
- Bachelor's degree (business, marketing, or engineering preferred); equivalent experience considered
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; working knowledge of SAP required
- Strong communication, influence, and organizational skills in a fast-paced, global environment
- A self-starter mindset with a drive to innovate
- Business English language
- SAP experience at a category/PIR management level
- Composites industry background desirable
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