Sourcing Category Manager - Millwork

Jeld-Wen, Inc.

The Role

Overview

Manage millwork sourcing, negotiate contracts, drive cost reductions for North America.

Key Responsibilities

  • supplier partnerships
  • strategic sourcing
  • cost negotiation

Tasks

-Identify Strategic, Preferred and Development suppliers -Negotiate the lowest total cost of ownership for assigned commodities

Requirements

  • excel
  • powerpoint
  • rfq
  • project management
  • global sourcing
  • leadership

What You Bring

-Experience in complex RFQ generation and bidding process -Project management skills including excellent planning, time management, decision making and organization skills -Work collaboratively in a highly matrixed and fast-paced organization -Detail-oriented with ability to analyze, evaluate and report procurement information and data to inform management decisions and track outcomes -Ability to establish cross-functional relationships and partnerships through product and process knowledge -Ability to exercise leadership and influence across multiple businesses and regions -Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a bias to action

The Company

About Jeld-Wen, Inc.

-Specialises in serving both new‑construction and repair/remodel segments across residential and non‑residential markets. -Notable brands under its umbrella include LaCANTINA, VPI in North America, and Swedoor and DANA in Europe. -Has achieved recognition on Newsweek’s ‘Most Trustworthy Companies in America’ list multiple years running. -Unique moment: faced a rare court-ordered divestiture of a factory in 2021 due to antitrust action, highlighting its industry prominence.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Commercial

New Build

Renovation

Public Sector

Private Sector

Fire Rated Doors

Coastal Applications

High-End Luxury

Entry Level/Starter

Windows

Exterior Doors

Interior Doors

Wall Systems

Timber Doors

Doorsets

Doorkits

Scale Manufacturing

Custom Sizes

Architectural Design

Energy Efficient