Global Category Manager

About Primient

Primient is a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to our people and our planet.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Global Category Manager to lead, develop, and execute sourcing and procurement strategies for Labor and Services at all 5 facilities in North America. This role will be the point of contact between selected vendors and the plant to understand the labor and service requirements to run the facilities per Primient's safety requirements.

Main Accountabilities

• Develop category-specific strategies for Plant Labor and Services to deliver improved value for money, reduce risk, improve quality and service.
• Ensure all contractors and suppliers processes, work methods are always safe and with adequate safety controls, meeting Primient's safety standards.
• Interface with key plant operations, Plant managers, Maintenance and Engineering stakeholders and senior leadership to understand the strategic direction, labor requirements and business priorities.
• Manage the Req Management process ensuring plant labor requirements are made with cost-effective solutions.
• Analyze category trends, create multi-year strategic sourcing strategies, and develop programs that provide a competitive advantage to the business.
• Manage the procurement process - RFI/RFQ/RFPs, negotiations, etc. - for all Labor and Services projects.
• Develop robust commercial arrangements that meet Primient's business, legal, sustainability and ethical requirements.
• Directly manage contracts and suppliers for Plant Labor & Services, category through supplier scorecards, quarterly business reviews; measuring contract compliance and other key metrics to ensure targets/schedules are being met and value is being delivered to the business.
• Ensure all purchasing activities are conducted in accordance with proper procedures and protocols. Track execution to sourcing and procuring plans for all projects per cost and timeline.
• Act as a liaison between Primient stakeholders and suppliers/contractors/sub-contractors to implement contracts fulfillment. Facilitate issue resolution by driving compliance to Change Management Process requirements to ensure optimal customer satisfaction.
• Provide regular and appropriate Plant and Labor Services category communications to stakeholders to ensure the business understands industry best practices, Labor trends with cost and capacity regionally and nationally.
• Analyze and continuously monitor market and industry data and trends to ensure programs remain competitive throughout the agreement period.
• Seek alternate and innovative ideas to provide business solutions, challenge requirements and specifications to create competitive advantage.
• Serve as a role model both within the organization and the wider market creates a culture of honesty, integrity, and trust.
• Follow Primient's safety requirements and always work safe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with educational concentration in supply chain, engineering, business administration or a related field is preferred.
• Professional certifications in Supply Chain or Procurement (SCMP/CPSM) or Project Management preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years in strategic sourcing/Contractor Labor Procurement Experience. Knowledge of the strategic sourcing process and practical application to sourcing projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; understanding of total system cost concepts.
• Experience with Should Cost, TCO and ROI analysis/review.
• Experience with developing strong customer/stakeholder relationships and partnerships
• Subject matter expertise in Plant Labor and related services.
• Experience managing a Plant Labor spend portfolio of $175M+
• Project management and change management knowledge

Skills / Knowledge

• Possess good interpersonal skills, the ability to foster/build relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Possess a sense of responsibility and results-oriented.
• Strong negotiations skills.
• Ability to identify problems and root causes; suggest resolutions and drive execution.
• Time management, able to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently
• Proficiency in SAP Procurement modules.

What We Offer

At Primient, you will have the opportunity to drive end-to-end solutions, while owning a high level of accountability and ownership. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities for growth and development.