Procurement Category Manager
Company: Orbus Inc
Location: Woodridge
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Orbus, a leading and highly
successful visual communications builder and designer of hardware
and graphics to the exhibit and display industry, is seeking a
Procurement Category Manager to join our dynamic Procurement team.
We are an aggressively growing company looking for candidates
seeking long-term employment that will mature and develop with our
business and who want to be rewarded for their positive
contribution. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking
for job growth and advancement, while also having security and the
ability to work in a creative environment. This is an on-site
position. Supporting Enterprise Visual Communications Graphics and
Hardware Category Management Responsibilities: Developing and
maintaining purchasing of enterprise-level product line categories
for the Orbus Visual Communications group, with high concentration
on graphics (fabrics, paper, media, printing, inks, finishing) and
hardware (metals, wood, lighting, assembly) categories.
Skills/Qualifications: Managing category-level strategy for
multiple product lines and aligning all Orbus facilities
requirements to industry and market trends Developing and
controlling purchasing strategy; supporting inventory and
production efficiency Negotiating supply contracts and payment
options; developing strong partnerships for supplies and services
Rationalizing domestic versus international sourced goods; working
with mixed logistics models for materials Maintaining records and
reporting on continuous improvement of service level Focusing on
improved forecast methods; collaborating with forecast manager to
improve inventory planning and turns for the enterprise Knowledge
of visual communication, graphics, or display category commodities
a plus Strategic Planning/Development: Support product development;
research and develop new suppliers for the enterprise Plan
quarterly communications (S&OP) with leadership to collaborate
and plan supply and R&D solutions Work to refine ERP system to
develop better visibility, forecasts, and category spend management
Analyze all available data; own regular meetings with operations
management to review COGS, usage, waste, best practices, supply
issues, and QA/QC to improve bottom line results Maintain daily,
monthly, and quarterly KPIs Drive Lean methodologies, ISO
standards, and social compliance; efficiency improvements and
elimination of waste Development: Responsible for one’s
performance, continuously developing opportunities for improvement
Work with Director of Procurement and Directors of Production to
develop and maintain department needs Recognize when team members
require further training & determine action plan for improvement
Cross-train and support enterprise locations, departments,
companies Qualifications/Requirements: 7-10 years’ experience
working in a fast-paced procurement/purchasing role, or equivalent
knowledge, in a manufacturing environment Knowledge of managing
business using an ERP system Degree in Business or Supply Chain
Management, or relevant work experience Must be able to multi-task
and communicate effectively to meet internal and external customer
needs Disciplined self-starter with effective teamwork and
communication skills Travel overseas and domestically, when
required Strong negotiation skills, contract administration, and
ability to build solid partnerships with suppliers Demonstrated use
and solid knowledge of Lean methodology Knowledge of ISO and social
compliance initiatives Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office
Attention to detail & ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
demonstrates excellent, professional job performance in
productivity, efficiency, cost-management
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