Global Procurement Category Manager Jobs

In addition to the above qualifications, any experience with inventory management, budgeting, and forecasting would be beneficial.

Strong organizational and time management skills

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Strong knowledge of procurement processes and procedures

Excellent negotiation and communication skills

Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations

Identify risks and vulnerabilities within procurement and commodity management and develop risk mitigation strategies to build a more resilient supply base

5-7+ years of Procurement Category Management experience or equivalent.

Strong project management background desired with experience in CPG environment.

Assist in the development and management of annual material cost budgets.

Manage vendor relationships, track performance, and communicate performance feedback.

Strong knowledge base of ingredient markets, ingredient costing and ingredient suppliers.

Salary Range - $105,000-$130,000 annually - Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Proven skills in Negotiating, Networking, and Project Management

Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software

Manage and accurately maintain all pricing within ERP system with ongoing reconciliation with the Finance department

Manage new supplier implementations with key external vendors and supplier performance KPIs to support ongoing contract management and regular business reviews

Effective resource management and project management skills/capabilities

Demonstrated knowledge of project management skills.

Identifies opportunities for cost savings or delivery improvement through sourcing, freight consolidation, change in mode-of-transport, demand management, etc.

Develop strong partnering relationships with internal management, strategic carriers and business unit facilities management

Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business or Engineering.

Manages team and individual performance through training, career development, performance measurement.

Perform additional responsibilities or assignments as directed by management.

Global Category Management experience (Strategy Development and Execution in accordance to Strategic Sourcing methodology)

Negotiate contracts that provide year-over-year benefits in performance for all aspects of quality, service, innovation, and cost.

Demonstrate leadership, customer service, problem solving, communication, negotiation, tact, judgment, and organizational skills

10+ years or more experience in Strategic Sourcing.

Knowledge of working in FDA regulated industries

Project Management Skills: manage multiple priorities, strong verbal, and written communication plus analytical skillset.

High School Diploma with extensive experience in procurement.

Understanding of freight, warehousing and 3PL market dynamics.

this role will support Kellanova

HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Experience with Project Management Processes

Excellent category management, sourcing, negotiation, analysis, and contracting skills for multiple, large scale, construction projects.

Lead team members in and actively executing sourcing new suppliers, and strategic supplier management.

Lead team members in and actively executing sourcing new suppliers, diverse suppliers, and strategic supplier management.

Organizational skills to manage a large volume of complex assignments independently and effectively with minimal guidance.

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in construction management, engineering, supply chain management or business. MBA preferred.

Solid understanding of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling, contracts, and change management.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Engineering coupled with supply chain experience is preferred.

Effectively manage supplier relationships to optimize service, quality, and cost.

Track and manage procurement KPIs that progress the function to achieve “world class” excellence

Strong negotiation skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus.

Highly developed intellectual capacity, strategy skills and sales ability.

Strong project management and organizational skills required to implement multiple projects in a timely manner to meet required deadlines

Establish project milestones by management and maintenance of a new product development tracker.

Build personal and professional development through intensive training opportunities i.e. regular feedback sessions with staff and management

Proficient computer skills in MS Office; Microsoft Project experience or equivalent is a plus

Ability to interact with varying levels of management in cross-functional teams

Develop a deep knowledge of the packaging category, competitors, trends, regional variations, emerging innovations, and consumer insights.

·Carry out vendor management reviews to ensure compliance with key supplier requirements.

·Evaluate and recommend purchasing and sourcing decisions to management.

Role Title: Global Category Manager

·Evaluate potential suppliers, ensuring adherence to client requirements, standards, and quality controls.

·Perform supplier analysis and coordinate the supplier qualification process with minimal supervision.

·SAP Ariba experience a plus.

Project management and coordination skills.

Support organizational cost management objectives by identifying and negotiating commercial cost reduction opportunities.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.

Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.

Master’s Degree in Business Management or related field.

Build technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, technology landscape, and supply base.

Familiarity with common process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six-Sigma, etc.) and ability to facilitate change management.

6+ years’ construction/ supply chain/ procurement experience specifically with large complex Capital Projects

Experience in one or more key categories including Building Automation, Mechanical & Electrical Equipment

Proven commercial understanding and experience driving developing contractual on key categories (Telecom, Mechanical & Electrical Equipment, Construction Services, Operations Services).

Construction Experience on large-scale projects - sourcing, managing and administering contracts large dollar contracts of over $400+ Million

Monitors the impact of complex change orders to the underlying business case, and partners cross-functionally to adjust impact models.

Min 8 years of experience in managing the strategic sourcing process and/or relevant category management.

Strong contract management, contract administration and negotiation skills are required for this position.

Create effective monthly fleet and MPG management reporting.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Engineering or related.

Manage, source, negotiate the procurement of trucks, trailers, fuel, maintenance, tires, branding, and accessories.

Perform fleet assessments to secure annual DOT SmartWay certification.

Experience in a similar environment at a management level

Change management - ability to undertake projects or initiatives to improve performance, seize opportunities or address key challenges

Excellent written and communication skills with the ability to influence others at different levels of organization

Procurement experience in leading global or regional categories of spend and category strategy creation and implementation on many markets

Significant experience in international and matrix environment

Strong analytical and financial skills

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in business, finance, or supply chain management.

Works closely with partners and internal teams to deliver on the logistics requirements and any indirets needs.

5+ years of experience in procurement with focus on Logistics & Indirects portfolios.

Demonstrate analytical and conceptual problem-solving ability; excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.

Global Procurement Logistics & Indirects Assistant Manager - Elida Beauty

Location: Lewisville, Dallas (Hybrid Office-Remote)

Familiarity with common process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six-Sigma, etc.) and ability to facilitate change management.

Commercial understanding and experience developing contracts on key categories (General Contractors, Mechanical & Electrical Equipment, Construction Services, Operations Services, Telecom Systems).

Embody our culture and values

Able to travel up to 25%, globally.

Technical ability to write contracts, ability to set up sourcing plans and negotiation strategies and execute them.

Always be planning for the future and understand the importance of relationships inside the company and with our supply chain partners.

Directly relevant experience, preferably in a Category Management Advisor role, or other materials and/or services purchasing experience.

3 years Experience in an Category Manager or equivalent role (included in overall years of experience)

Strong negotiation skills a must

SAP and/or Ariba experience a plus

Leading/managing cross-functional strategic sourcing teams or other change-related programs (included in overall years of experience)

5 years Strong Supply Chain background required

Manage respective supplier relationships and performance with clear KPIs and QBRs, including but not limited to dispute resolution.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or and/or equivalent experience

3+ years of related experience in consulting, automotive or tech. Master’s or MBA is a plus

Evaluate supplier business proposals and present recommendations that will result in cost savings, avoidance, or containment.

Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies that deliver against business objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers.

Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment.

Experience: 6-9 years related experience, management/leadership experience preferred, preferably in a life sciences company and/or multinational corporation.

Liaise with procurement peers to ensure a consistent approach to category strategies and management.

Drive innovation and the development of how to satisfy the requirements of goods and services.

Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in a related discipline. MBA or Engineering degree preferred.

Experience in tendering, contracting and managing ground transporters, freight forwarders and brokers.

Experience with specialty ground and air freight plus specialty couriers.

5+ years of experience in a global, matrixed environment sourcing direct materials (Raw Materials, Packaging)

Experience operating in a manufacturing environment

Experience providing recommendations and updates to/interacting with senior leadership

Experience with Sourcing/Procurement tools and methodologies, including RFPs, Cost Models/Should Cost/Clean Sheet, Negotiations, and Contracts

Working knowledge of commodity hedging (preferably energy)

Systems – Strong knowledge of MS Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, and MRP systems (SAP preferred)