Procurement Category Manager

Job Summary

Leading sourcing strategies for Brand Advertising and Consumer Marketing categories, the remote full-time Procurement Category Manager will manage supplier negotiations, RFP processes, and category management to optimize spend and drive business impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement long-term marketing category strategies to optimize spend and maximize value
• Manage continuous improvement initiatives to achieve significant year-over-year savings
• Collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers to negotiate contracts and ensure service availability

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, with a focus on marketing categories
• Strong knowledge of procure-to-pay processes and procurement best practices
• Proven ability to negotiate complex commercial agreements and manage supplier relationships
• Experience with SAP ERP preferred and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word