Category Manager- Logistics

Logistics Category Manager

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Logistics Category Manager to join our team! In this role, you will lead strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives for ADS's logistics spendincluding freight, fuel, trailers, and yard sprayersensuring cost-effective, timely, and high-quality delivery of services and materials. You will collaborate across departments and with external vendors to drive excellence in contract management, vendor performance, and procurement strategy. If you are passionate about supply chain optimization and strategic sourcing, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives including market analysis, benchmarking, and supplier performance improvement.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies that minimize risk and meet cost, schedule, and quality goals.
• Manage commercial negotiations and collaborate with legal to finalize vendor contracts.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams to align procurement strategies with project needs.
• Implement best practices in contracting and procurement across logistics categories.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers; manage strategic supplier relationships and performance.
• Coordinate with project teams, vendors, and leadership to ensure timely and complete deliveries.
• Monitor compliance with contract terms and delivery standards.
• Ensure procurement operations align with company policies and sourcing strategies.
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

Company Benefits :

Health & Welfare Benefits : Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy

Financial Benefits : Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning

Why Join ADS?

Growth Opportunities & Global Presence : With a global network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers, ADS offers extensive opportunities for career growth and development in various locations around the world.

Inclusive and Creative Work Culture : ADS fosters a culture of passion, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering employees to shape industry-leading solutions. We value diverse perspectives, recognizing that they drive better ideas, processes, and performance. Our workplace is built on respect, inclusivity, and shared responsibility, ensuring every team member feels valued and contributes to our collective success.

Innovative & Sustainability Focused : Advanced Drainage Systems is one of the largest plastic recyclers in North America, ensuring over half a billion pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year.

EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.