TalentoHC is actively partnered with an enterprise client actively seeking a Category Manager to lead sourcing initiatives for their Protein category.
Position Summary
The Category Manager will lead sourcing activities for the company’s protein category and identify reliable domestic/international suppliers. They will drive cost savings, improve quality, and ensure consistent supply through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration while recommending alternative products of equal or higher quality at better value.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a protein category strategy to optimize cost, quality, and service, including product standardization and supplier consolidation.
- Manage all protein-related procurement activities, ensuring alignment with supply chain thresholds and objectives.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for protein sourcing, providing guidance to the sourcing team and seeking additional expertise when required.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to understand specifications, forecast demand, and recommend sourcing plans.
- Lead and support cross-functional sourcing projects and guide Sourcing Specialists in execution.
- Establish and maintain Strategic Supplier Relationship Management programs.
- Collaborate with analytics teams to identify improvement opportunities through market research, spend analysis, and demand management initiatives.
- Monitor market trends to inform innovative, mutually beneficial supplier strategies.
- Recommend and implement process improvements for protein procurement.
- Conduct product cuttings in line with company procedures.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field required; MBA preferred. Professional procurement certification (e.g., Certified Purchasing Manager) desired.
- Experience: 5+ years in strategic sourcing/procurement, category management, contract negotiation, or related fields, with at least 2 years in food/protein sourcing.
- Skills & Knowledge:
- Proficiency in strategic sourcing methodologies and procurement systems (MXP, SAP, Ariba).
- Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills.
- Expertise in spend analysis, process improvement, and change management.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Other: Up to 20% domestic and international travel as needed.
About Talento HCM:
Talento Human Capital Management provides talent and organizational solutions enabling businesses to evolve beyond tactical human resources management. Our footprint spans across the US, South America, and Asia.
Our organization continues to thrive through our ongoing commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce from different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Talento Human Capital Management (HCM) is an equal opportunity employer, and people are at the center of what we do!
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