Category Manager – Direct Component & Hardware Procurement
Tarter USA | Manufacturing | Full-Time
Ready to put your negotiation skills, market savvy, and strategic thinking to work where it actually moves the needle?
Tarter USA is looking for a Category Manager – Direct Component & Hardware Procurement to take ownership of the sourcing decisions that keep our production lines running and our costs competitive. If you love the challenge of turning spend data into savings, building suppliers into true partners, and being the person Operations, Engineering, and Finance all want in the room — this is your seat at the table.
What You'll Own:
You'll drive strategic sourcing for externally manufactured components and OEM hardware, with a direct line of sight to results that matter:
What You Bring:
Why This Role:
This isn't a back-office purchasing job — it's a seat with real influence. You'll shape category strategy, negotiate agreements that matter, and be trusted to make calls independently while partnering with leadership on the big ones. If you think strategically, execute relentlessly, and want your fingerprints on the bottom line, we want to talk to you.
Work Environment:
Primarily office-based within our manufacturing environment, with regular time on the plant floor and occasional travel to supplier sites, facilities, and trade events. Fast pace, quick pivots, and real stakes — exactly how you like it.
Category Manager – Direct Component & Hardware Procurement • Lexington, Kentucky, United States
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