Category Manager

JELD-WEN is seeking a results-driven and strategic Category Manager to join our European Procurement Team.

This position is based in Tallinn, Estonia, with opportunities for remote or flexible work arrangements.

This role focuses on the Hardware category within direct materials, leading category strategies, optimizing procurement processes, and building strong supplier partnerships to deliver value across the organization. It requires a combination of analytical thinking, market insight, and negotiation expertise to drive cost efficiency and innovation.

Purpose of the Role
Support the development of a strong sourcing function by managing supplier relationships, driving total cost management, and ensuring alignment with business goals through robust sourcing strategies and measurable KPIs.

Key Responsibilities

• Own annual budget, forecasting, and reporting for assigned spend areas.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies, including risk mitigation and cost competitiveness.
• Lead supplier selection, evaluation, and contract negotiations; manage performance and relationships.
• Drive sourcing projects to reduce total cost of ownership and enable innovation.
• Analyze data to support decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Facilitate supplier/SKU rationalization and ensure process consistency across regions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, R&D, Product Management).
• Act as a role model for JELD-WEN values and ensure compliance with sourcing processes.

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in global procurement and category management.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills; commercially astute.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and manage challenging situations.
• Resilient, proactive, and adaptable with excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel); strong communication and presentation skills.

About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. 

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn.

JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’. 

What We Offer

Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. 

JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.

JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.