Hybrid Procurement Category Manager I

at Corbion

• Job title: Procurement Category Manager I
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Lenexa, United States

About the role

• Procurement Category Manager responsible for sourcing indirect materials within North American operations and managing supplier relationships. Focused on cost savings and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, recommend and execute procurement strategies; think and act strategically.
• Oversee the indirect sourcing of materials and services within North American operations sites.
• Partner with, and communicate regularly, with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain and negotiate contracts and commitments.
• Identify and implement cost savings opportunities within the total supply chain; continuous improvement mindset.
• Make decisions using strong understanding of markets in critical areas of spend management and fundamentals that make up price risk management.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional teams to champion change throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, economics, engineering, food industry or related disciplines.
• 6+ years’ experience in procurement/supply chain function within consumer packaged goods or food industry with specific focus on indirect spend involving multiple sites.
• Understanding of business finance to include Capital Expense, leases, time value of money, and TCO.
• Advanced skillset including time management, prioritization, and delivering on promises while managing multiple projects in a fast and dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills with ability to understand/communicate/present and execute complex procurement strategies.
• Knowledge of contract management and resolution procedures.
• Detailed understanding of Source to Pay tools (SAP) with advanced literacy in all Microsoft applications.

Benefits

• Corbion is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace.
• All applicants will be considered equally without regard to race, color, ethnicity, veteran status, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an organization or any other non-merit factors.
• Corbion provides reasonable accommodation to applicants.