Category Manager - Ingredients

Location: Remote with requirement to travel to corporate for business needs

Overview/Purpose:

Under supervision of the Procurement Director, the Category Manager will manage all aspects of the procurement strategy for their assigned categories. They will analyze forecasts and work with planning teams to contract and secure ingredients and Packaging to meet annual forecasted raw material needs. The incumbent conducts bid analysis, comparative cost control vendor management, contract negotiations and other strategic sourcing activities under the direction of the Director, Procurement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage & maintain respective category spend in accordance with the annual budget process.
• Support Director, Procurement in the development of sourcing strategies which deliver long-term, sustainable, lowest TCO opportunities to Hain Celestial.
• Work with R&D and Marketing to understand business needs and establish priorities within the supplier base to support Hain business needs.
• Address vendor issues to ensure the highest level of service, delivery and facility support.
• Utilize category management tools to develop strategic sourcing plans, supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, performance, and risk management assessments across various spend categories including Ingredients, Packaging and Co-Man.
• Identify innovative procurement solutions, working with PMP team, that provide productivity savings and drives quality and process improvements for the organization.
• Work with cross functional planning, marketing, and R&D teams to support delivery/production schedules.
• Implement category strategies to optimize category strategies and lead sourcing events that mitigate the impact of price volatility and other supply chain risks.
• Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective assigned categories through knowledge of global supply markets, competitors, and product innovations.
• Maintain contractual and business relationships with vendors.
• Support elements of the overall operations strategy to ensure service improvements by negotiating with suppliers and thinking creatively do develop “winning” solutions.
• Develop best procurement practices to lead and manage procurement teams.
• Perform in depth analysis for category spend including understanding and determining supply sources, supplier capability, industry economics, designs and technology, pricing, and duty/freight barriers.
• Leads supplier performance management through the negotiations of procured materials to assure optimal TCO (Cost, Quality, Delivery, Innovation) with key stakeholders, within and outside Procurement, to support the growing needs of the business.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum five years’ experience in a Corporate Procurement role in the food industry or related industry role.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Ability to collaborate at all levels of the organization and across other functional areas.
• Advanced Computer skills including MS Office programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PowerBI
• Preferred knowledge of the Consumer Product Goods Industry and Ingredient, Packaging Sourcing/Management.
• Self-motivated and strong analytical / problem solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate (verbal/writing) effectively.
• Strong business acumen in addition to strong analytical, project management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize multiple priorities and strong attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree or other equivalent

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pet insurance
• PTO
• Parental Leave
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance
• $95,000-$135,000 (commensurate with experience and location)
• Employee assistance program
• Legal and identity protection insurance
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Commuter benefits
• Adoption assistance

Hain Celestial is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. The Company does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, expression, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you need accommodations for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 516-587-5000 to let us know the nature of your request.

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