Strategic Sourcing Category Manager

1 day ago


Appleton, Wisconsin, United States Agropur Full time
Job Overview:

Agropur is seeking a highly skilled Strategic Sourcing Category Manager to lead the development of a successful procurement program across category management, sourcing events, contract negotiations, risk mitigation, contingency planning, and supplier performance for the Canadian and US business representing approximately $75M+ in annual spend.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in packaging in the food industry, with a minimum of five years of experience in procurement. They will be responsible for building strong relationships with business stakeholders, other Procurement team members, and external partners to facilitate the delivery of top-tier results without unnecessary disruptions to the business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a packaging procurement strategy that aligns with Agropur's short-term and long-term goals.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders, Procurement team members, and external partners to ensure seamless collaboration and delivery of results.
  • Deliver cost savings through collaborative sourcing events, negotiations, and creative approaches such as re-engineering specifications, multi-year deals, shared savings opportunities with customers, and single sourcing versus multi-sourcing considerations.
  • Establish long-term procurement strategies based on the needs of the organization, including defining the best procurement approach, leading and managing tenders, supplier selections, contract negotiations, and formalization, procurement and planning strategies, monitoring of supplier performance, and proposing cost-saving projects and innovative strategies for value creation.
  • Manage and activate projects, lead supplier relationship management (SRM) for top spend categories, and ensure spend under active management KPIs are met and contracts are in place where possible and appropriate.

Requirements:

  • Packaging experience in the food industry is highly preferred.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
  • Minimum five years of experience in procurement required.
  • Experience in supply chain, operations, finance, or data analytics preferred.
  • Direct procurement experience is an asset.

Agropur is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants.



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