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Global Category Lead, Chemical

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+ Part of a global, high performing team.

+ Growing within a company that has a proven track record of success and talent development.

+ Making a meaningful contribution to a more sustainable future in an industry that you can be proud of.

At Hach (http://www.hach.com/) , a Veralto (https://www.veralto.com/) company, we ensure water quality for people around the world. Every team member plays a vital role in that mission. Our founding vision is to make water analysis better—faster, simpler, greener, and more informative. Motivated by the highest possible stakes in climate change and global health, we’re working to find innovative technologies that guarantee the safety of our water and our environment. Learn more about us: https://www.hach.com/about-us

Hach is proud to part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Verlato's vibrant global network of 16,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we’re Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™—and building rewarding careers along the way.

As part of the broader Veralto (https://www.veralto.com/) network, you’ll enter a world of possibility: search for your next exciting assignment on our internal job marketplace. Maintain your professional profile to enhance your visibility to internal talent scouts. Here you’ll have opportunities to foster your professional development and grow your career.

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We offer:

+ Access to the Veralto Enterprise System

+ Lean business culture of continuous improvement

+ A framework for professional development

+ In-house content for continuous learning

+ Flexible working hours

+ Health benefits

+ 401(k)

Global Category Lead, Chemical

Reporting to the **Director, EU & NA Direct Sourcing** , the **Global Category Lead, Chemical** will be responsible for shaping and executing Hach’s global sourcing strategy for chemical categories. This leadership role oversees the end-to-end management of the category, including strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, forecasting, budgeting, and supplier relationship management across multiple regions.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in procurement and category management, along with a demonstrated record of driving cost savings, fostering supplier innovation, and ensuring both quality and supply chain reliability.

In this role, you will provide strategic direction and mentorship to regional commodity managers, ensuring alignment and consistency across global procurement strategies. You will establish and monitor KPIs that drive performance and business success, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams — including Product Development, Engineering, and Operations — to ensure the supply chain is efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with organizational objectives.

If you are a results-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment, this position offers an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to Hach’s continued growth and excellence.

This position is part of the Sourcing team and is located in **Ames, Iowa.** It will be Hybrid.

In this role, a typical day will look like:

+ **Team Leadership & Development:** Lead and inspire a high-performing team of commodity managers, driving a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Develop talent within the global sourcing function by providing coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities. Foster an environment of accountability and empowerment, ensuring team members are aligned with strategic goals and are continuously improving their skills.

+ **Budget Forecasting & Material P&L:** Oversee budget forecasting and manage the material profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities. Ensure accurate financial planning and reporting, aligning procurement activities with budgetary goals and financial performance metrics.

+ **KPI Management** : Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for commodity managers. Ensure that KPIs align with strategic goals and drive continuous improvement. Provide regular feedback and support to commodity managers to help them achieve their targets and enhance overall performance.

+ **Category Strategy Development** : Develop and execute the global sourcing strategy for the chemicals category, ensuring it aligns with the company’s overarching goals and supports sustainable, profitable growth. Conduct comprehensive market intelligence, supplier assessments, and trend analysis to identify new opportunities for cost reduction, innovation, and product enhancement. Stay ahead of market developments and emerging technologies, adapting strategies to drive competitive advantage and differentiate our offerings.

+ **Supplier Management** : Lead the strategic selection, negotiation, and ongoing management of key suppliers in areas such as basic chemicals, commodity chemicals, fine chemicals, specialty chemicals, and other critical items. Cultivate strong, long-term relationships with top-tier global suppliers, focused on creating value through collaboration, innovation, and performance excellence. Regularly assess supplier performance against key metrics (e.g., cost, quality, delivery, sustainability) and lead corrective action plans or continuous improvement initiatives as needed.

+ **Cost Management & Value Optimization** : Drive cost-saving initiatives through strategic negotiation, process improvement, and alternative sourcing strategies, while maintaining or improving product quality and supply reliability. Monitor market conditions, pricing trends, and global economic factors to identify cost optimization opportunities and manage risks across the supply chain. Collaborate with finance and operations teams to deliver clear cost reduction targets, working to improve profitability without compromising on performance or innovation.

+ **Cross-functional Collaboration** : Partner closely with teams across operations, engineering, product management, and strategic sourcing to ensure seamless alignment between procurement and product development timelines. Facilitate transparent communication and alignment on business goals, ensuring that the sourcing strategy supports both short-term and long-term objectives.

The essential requirements of the job include:

You are a strategic, business-savvy leader with a passion for chemicals procurement, cost management, and global supply chain optimization. You have a track record of driving operational efficiencies, leading teams to success, and making data-driven decisions that have a measurable impact on the bottom line. You understand how to balance cost savings with quality and innovation, and you excel in a dynamic, fast-paced, global environment. If you have the following, we’d love to hear from you:

+ **Bachelor’s degree in chemistry (required)**

+ **10+ years of supply chain experience (preferred).**

+ **Master’s degree in business administration or supply chain management (preferred).**

+ Exceptional negotiation, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.

+ Detail-oriented, with the ability to balance long-term strategic goals with day-to-day operational execution.

+ Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to use data and market insights to drive sourcing decisions and cost optimization.

+ Extensive experience working in cross-functional teams, collaborating with engineering, product development, and operations to deliver integrated solutions.

+ Willingness to travel to Europe and North America up to 35%.

Hach is proud to part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto's vibrant global network of 16,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we’re Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™—and building rewarding careers along the way.

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The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The compensation range for this role is $115,000 - $140,000 USD per year.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] to request accommodation.

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We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at any of the Veralto companies (https://www.veralto.com/our-companies/) , in any form without a valid, signed search agreement in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Veralto and its companies. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Veralto and its companies because of the unsolicited referral.

Veralto and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.