Category Management Specialist

1 week ago


Appleton, Wisconsin, United States Agropur Full time

Job Type: Regular

Invest in you, Join Agropur.

How Agropur invests in YOU:

  • Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance.
  • 401(k) with up to a 7% company match.
  • 3 Weeks PTO.
  • Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Advancement Opportunities.

What's involved in this role:

We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Category Manager. This role is essential for supporting the establishment of a robust procurement framework across category management, sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, risk management, contingency planning, and supplier performance for the Canadian and US operations, representing approximately $75M+ in annual expenditure.

  • Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Packaging to develop a procurement strategy that aligns with Agropur's short-term and long-term objectives.
  • Foster strong, strategically focused relationships with business stakeholders, procurement team members, and external partners to ensure the delivery of exceptional results while minimizing disruptions to operations.
  • Achieve cost efficiencies through collaboratively managed sourcing events, negotiations, and innovative approaches, including re-engineering specifications and evaluating single versus multi-sourcing strategies.
  • Establish long-term procurement strategies tailored to organizational needs, leading tenders, supplier selections, contract negotiations, and monitoring supplier performance.
  • Drive supplier relationship management (SRM) for key suppliers, ensuring that performance metrics are met and contracts are effectively managed.
  • Propose innovative projects to enhance operational efficiency, supported by comprehensive case studies demonstrating potential increases in revenue and cost savings.

What you need to join our team:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field is required.
  • An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
  • A minimum of five (5) years of experience in procurement is required.
  • Experience in supply chain, operations, finance, or data analytics is preferred.
  • Direct procurement experience is an asset.

Agropur's US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties and provide whey protein and dry ingredients, which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world's largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage, and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.



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