Procurement Category Management Manager (Remote)
$117,341–$153,349 year
RemoteNew York, United States or New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Develop and implement long-term Category Sourcing Strategies to minimize risk, optimize pricing, and ensure beneficial commercial agreements across an $180 million spend portfolio. Manage supplier performance through regular reviews and improvement plans while driving continuous improvement projects for year-over-year productivity. Create sustainable sourcing activities including greenhouse gas reduction and full traceability, and support new product launches by leveraging supplier partnerships for innovative ingredients. Lead x-functional teams to resolve complex problems, manage budget and monthly price forecasts through cost modeling, and utilize digital or AI platforms for tail spend management. This remote role reports to Nestlé/Nutrition & Health and is based in the Tri-State area, Arlington, VA, or Solon, OH.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- 7+ years' experience in Procurement, Category Management, or related function
- Experience interfacing with manufacturing, commercial, and corporate functions, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization
- Proven experience developing and executing strategies and delivering innovative business solutions that drive results
- Strong category expertise in direct raw materials ideally within the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, nutraceutical, or consumer health industries
- Proven strategic mindset and agility to thrive in fast-changing, ambiguous environments where you can act as a catalyst for transformation and continuous improvement
- Familiarity leveraging AI based platforms and tools
- Highly self-motivated with the ability to work within ambiguity
- Great leadership – building trust, emotional intelligence, visionary
- Ability to lead x-functional teams to resolve complex problems - creativity
- High learning agility, critical thinking and strong business acumen
- Excellent project management skills
- Proven analytical skills (e.g. data analysis, business processes)
- Customer-service orientation
- Strong storytelling skills
- Preference will be given to candidates who reside within the Tri-State area (New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut), Arlington, VA & Solon, OH
Desired Qualifications
- MBA desirable but not required
- Broad supply chain experience such as planning and logistics
- Possess some level of technical expertise and can work effectively with Tech service and R&D stakeholders
- Ability to adapt to Matrix organization
- Possess foundational finance knowledge such as P&L analysis, budgeting, cash flow, etc.
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