We are Builders FirstSource, America's largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You'll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and exper PURPOSE The Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing category strategies for premium window categories with lower spend or high-growth potential. The Category Manager collaborates cross-functionally with Business, Finance, and supply chain teams to achieve business priorities and assigned targets for the premium window category. This role operates with a certain level of autonomy while keeping the Commodity / Non-Commodity (S)VP engaged, leveraging market expertise and proactive business engagement to drive cost savings, innovation, supplier development, and revenue growth. The Category Manager collaborates with S&P Leadership and key business stakeholders to align category strategies with business priorities, ensuring supply security and competitive positioning. Category Managers are also responsible for creating value through supplier relationship management activities and engagement with the field. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Category Strategy & Business Alignment Manages and drives the performance of one or several lower spend categories or high growth potential categories. Develops category strategies based on business objectives and field priorities set by Commodity/Non-Commodity (S)VP. Acts as a thought leader, proactively engaging with senior business and procurement leadership to translate market insights into financial impact. Develops long-term, mid-term, and short-term category strategies based on market intelligence, business needs, and supplier capabilities. Develop advanced strategies to better leverage market dynamics and BFS size like preferred supplier program, market share, supplier development... Market & Supplier Expertise for Opportunity Generation Develops and maintains deep knowledge of market trends, supplier landscapes, and disruptive innovations to identify cost reduction, productivity, and value creation opportunities. Manages/works with a team of Category analysts to support insights generation and analytics for the category(ies). Translates insights into actionable strategies that drive financial benefits, including productivity gains, cost savings, working capital optimization, and cash flow improvement. Engages proactively with business leaders (alone or with the Commodity / Non-Commodity (S)VP) to secure buy-in for innovative category strategies and project opportunities. Execution & Performance Optimization Develops and maintains a book of work for sourcing initiatives, aligned with category objectives and business priorities, that enhance category performance. Manage/works with, one or several sourcing managers responsible of the opportunities execution and secures project are completed within the expected timeline and generate value (Productivity, savings, cash flow...) according to the category strategy. Participates in critical supplier negotiations and decision-making processes in support of the sourcing manager, including supplier selection, contract structuring, and market share allocation. Secures sourcing manager, prepares plans for proper contract implementation and ensure coordination between their team and Buyers / Replenishers to maximize compliance with preferred suppliers, negotiated prices or market shares to optimize category performance. Oversees supplier qualification and strategic alignment to ensure BFS maintains a high-quality, reliable, and competitive supply b se. Coordinate with Integrated Business Planning (IBP) team, field and buyers on forecast review and defining the right level of replenishment for the category(ies). Develops and manages an annual operating plan with clear KPIs, covering key topics like Growth, Value, Cash flow generation (including KPIs like inventory turns, productivity, beat the market, sourcing efficiency, and sales impact). Business Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration Coordinate senior business leadership engagement with the Commodity / Non-Commodity (S)VP ensure S&P leadership participation whenever relevant. Works closely with business stakeholders, sales teams, and supply planning to align category product assortments with market demands and cost efficiency goals. Supports supply planning reviews, advising buyers on category strategies and market-driven opportunities. Ensures clear and timely communication with internal and external stakeholders regarding category activities and initiatives. Participates in periodic business reviews with regional and market leadership to discuss category impact, sourcing performance, and procurement contributions. Supplier & Risk Management Develops and manages supplier relationships within a structured engagement framework, ensuring alignment with category strategies and performance expectations. Oversees a preferred supplier program with qualification requirements, tiering, and performance monitoring to optimize cost savings and supply reliability. Provides regular updates on rebate forecasts, savings targets, and gross margin return on investment (GMROI). Mitigates category risks by proactively assessing vulnerabilities and implementing risk management strategies to... For full info follow application link. Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.