Category Management Specialist

1 week ago


Appleton, Wisconsin, United States Agropur Full time

Job Type: Regular

Invest in your career with Agropur.

How Agropur invests in YOU:

  • Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health, including standard offerings such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and both Short and Long-term Disability Insurance.
  • 401(k) with up to a 7% company match.
  • 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
  • Paid parental leave and opportunities for advancement.

Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Category Manager to enhance our procurement initiatives. This role can be performed in a hybrid capacity.

The Strategic Sourcing Category Manager will be instrumental in developing a robust procurement framework that encompasses category management, sourcing events, contract negotiations, risk management, contingency planning, and supplier performance, focusing on significant annual expenditures.

  • Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Packaging to formulate a procurement strategy that aligns with Agropur's objectives.
  • Establish strong, strategically aligned relationships with business stakeholders, procurement team members, and external partners to ensure seamless operations and top-tier results.
  • Drive cost efficiencies through collaboratively managed sourcing events, negotiations, and innovative approaches, including specification re-engineering and multi-year agreements.
  • Define and implement long-term procurement strategies tailored to organizational needs, leading tenders, supplier selections, and contract negotiations.
  • Oversee supplier relationship management (SRM) for key suppliers, ensuring continuous improvement in high-spend categories.
  • Propose innovative projects that enhance operational efficiency and demonstrate potential increases in revenue and capital expenditures.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field is required.
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
  • A minimum of five (5) years of experience in procurement is essential.
  • Experience in supply chain, operations, finance, or data analytics is preferred.
  • Direct procurement experience is advantageous.

Agropur is a leading dairy producer, committed to quality and innovation in the industry. We partner with renowned food, beverage, and nutrition brands to contribute to global food supply.

Agropur values diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to providing a respectful and inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.



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