Marketing Procurement Category Manager

Job Summary

Leading sourcing strategies for Brand Advertising and Consumer Marketing categories, the remote Procurement Category Manager will manage up to $100 million in annual spend, focusing on supplier negotiations, contracting, and category management to drive cost optimization and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement long-term marketing category strategies to optimize spend and maximize value
• Manage continuous improvement initiatives to achieve year-over-year savings and track savings with Finance
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to negotiate contracts and ensure product availability while monitoring supplier performance

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 7 to 10 years of experience in Category Management and Procurement, particularly in marketing categories
• Strong knowledge of procure-to-pay processes and procurement best practices
• Proven ability to negotiate complex commercial agreements and manage supplier relationships
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word