Procurement Category Management Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Drive sourcing strategies for the Brand Advertising and Consumer Marketing sectors.

• Oversee RFPs, negotiations with suppliers, contract management, and category oversight.

• Handle an annual budget of up to $100 million across various areas including Media, Creative and Content Agencies, Packaging, Production, Influencer Marketing, Partnerships, Consumer Insights & Analytics, and Innovation.

• Formulate and execute long-term marketing category strategies along with sourcing pipeline plans.

• Enhance spending efficiency, minimize costs, and maximize value across addressable expenditures.

• Create and manage continuous improvement pipelines while collaborating with Finance to track savings.

• Grasp business needs through effective stakeholder management.

• Identify and implement strategies aimed at achieving cost reductions and high customer satisfaction.

• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with suppliers, the Legal team, and Marketing departments.

• Perform market research and assess market trends, consumer behavior, and performance metrics.

• Oversee sourcing, selection of suppliers, pricing, contracting, and commercialization processes.

• Negotiate and put in place supplier agreements.

• Monitor adherence to supplier contracts and develop improvement plans for suppliers.

• Establish proactive risk management strategies and resolve issues with business stakeholders.

• Ensure adherence to Procurement and company policies, procedures, and practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is required, ideally in Business, Engineering, Food Science, or a related discipline.

• Relevant professional experience may be accepted as a substitute for a degree.

• 7 to 10 years of progressive expertise in Category Management and Procurement.

• Familiarity with SAP ERP is preferred.

• In-depth subject matter knowledge in Marketing categories, such as Brand Advertising, Consumer Marketing, and Media investments.

• Strong procurement experience supporting manufacturing, commercial, and corporate functions across various operational models.

• Experience managing marketing expenditure categories within the consumer products, wellness, nutraceutical, or similar sectors.

• Comprehensive understanding of procure-to-pay (P2P) processes, category management, and procurement best practices.

• Proven track record in developing and implementing sourcing strategies that yield measurable business value and innovative solutions.

• Expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and development of category strategies.

• Exceptional project management abilities, including management of RFPs and RFQs.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, encompassing data analysis and business process evaluation.

• Demonstrated experience in negotiating complex commercial agreements, including MSAs, media and agency contracts, sponsorship deals, influencer partnerships, licensing agreements, SLAs, and KPI-based performance arrangements.

• Foundational financial acumen, covering P&L analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

• Ability to navigate and thrive in a matrixed organization.

• This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based incentives.

• 401k plan with company matching.

• Healthcare coverage.

• Benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

• Dynamic career development paths.

• Opportunities for professional growth.

• Chances to learn from talented colleagues worldwide.

• Recruitment accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.