Manager - Procurement, Ingredients

We need to produce HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually the posting includes description of company and role. We need to use

for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must only include sections when posting has real specific content. We have content for About the role (company description and role overview). Responsibilities: we have "Your Next Pour: The Opportunity" and "Additional Responsibilities Include:" plus bullet points. Requirements: we have "The Perfect Blend: Experience" and "Foundational Ingredients: Requirements". Qualifications maybe overlapping; but we can treat Requirements as qualifications. Skills maybe separate? The posting includes "Strong negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills." etc. Could be Skills. Benefits: they list benefits package. Pay: salary range $90k-$120k. Schedule: they mention "Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment with 3-days in office". That's schedule info. So we can include Schedule section. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. Must preserve all substantive info. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc none present. We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences. Structure: maybe:

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$90,000-$120,000 annually

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Blended work environment with 3 days in office, flexibility for remote work.

We need to ensure we preserve all substantive info: company description, role purpose, spend $60MM, etc. Also mention location Chicago IL surrounding area or willing to relocate. Must include that. Let's extract details: Company: Tropicana Brands Group, $3B startup, JV PAI Partners and PepsiCo, formed 2022, portfolio includes Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Copella, Punica. 76 years global leadership in orange juice. Mission: preserve legacy while driving innovation. Supply chain essential. Role: Procurement Manager, commercial ownership and strategic sourcing for Sweeteners, Acidulants, Premixed Ingredients across North America. Lead development, communication, execution of category strategies driving competitive advantage via supplier partnerships, market intelligence, cost optimization, risk mitigation, continuous improvement. Primary procurement partner to Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, R&D, Quality, Commercial teams. Accountable for delivering value via strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier relationship management, commodity risk management, procurement analytics. Requires strong blend of commercial acumen, analytical capability, ingredient market expertise, procurement leadership. Manages approx $60MM annual direct material spend. Supports business growth, innovation, productivity targets, supply continuity. Additional Responsibilities: - Strategic Sourcing & Category Management: develop/execute comprehensive category strategies aligning with business objectives and long-term supply chain priorities. - Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives: market assessments, supplier identification, RFI/RFP/RFQ development/execution, supplier evaluation, negotiations, contracting, implementation, ongoing supplier governance. - Continuously evaluate supplier capabilities, market competitiveness, emerging opportunities to improve value, resilience, innovation. - Develop sourcing strategies optimizing Total Cost of Ownership balancing cost, quality, service, innovation, risk. - Lead commercial negotiations and contract management activities to maximize value creation and mitigate business risk. - Commodity & Market Intelligence: maintain deep knowledge of ingredient and commodity markets, pricing mechanisms, supply-demand dynamics, agricultural trends, geopolitical impacts, regulatory developments, key cost drivers. Monitor and analyze commodity indices. Experience (Perfect Blend): - 7+ years progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or category management experience, preference for food, beverage, ingredients, agriculture, CPG. - Demonstrated experience leading strategic sourcing events including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier selection, contract negotiations. - Strong knowledge of ingredient and commodity markets, market dynamics, pricing mechanisms, risk factors, supply structures. - Advanced analytical capabilities with experience in spend analysis, cost modeling, forecasting, financial analysis, data-driven decision making. - Proven track record delivering measurable cost savings, productivity, risk reduction, supplier performance improvements. - Experience managing supplier relationships and leading cross-functional projects in complex business environments. - Strong negotiation, influencing, stakeholder management skills. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with SAP, Power BI, procurement analytics tools, or similar systems preferred. Requirements (Foundational Ingredients): - Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Food Science or other related field. - Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. - Must be located in Chicago, IL surrounding area or willing to relocate for duration of employment. - Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment with 3-days in office, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and in-office operations. Benefits: - Comprehensive benefits package includes 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, company provided life, STD and LTD insurance. - May also elect to participate in voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages. Pay: - Salary range $90,000-$120,000 annually. Schedule: - Blended work environment with 3 days in office, flexibility for remote work. We must not include placeholder like "commensurate with experience". Not present. Now produce HTML. We need to ensure we don't duplicate content. Use

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  . For requirements also list. Potential sections: About the role (company description + role overview). Responsibilities (including strategic sourcing etc). Requirements (education, auth, location, schedule? schedule separate). Skills (negotiation, analytical, Excel, SAP etc). Benefits. Pay. Schedule. Check if any content missing: we included location and work schedule in Requirements? Actually schedule is separate; location is a requirement. We'll put location under Requirements. Let's craft. About the role paragraph: combine company description and role purpose. Responsibilities paragraph: maybe a brief intro then list. We'll produce:

  About the role

  Tropicana Brands Group is a $3B startup formed in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, with a portfolio that includes Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Copella, and Punica. Leveraging over 76 years of global leadership in the orange juice category, the company is committed to preserving this legacy while driving innovation in fresh and chilled beverages. The Supply Chain function is essential to enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring timely delivery of high‑quality products. The Procurement Manager role provides commercial ownership and strategic sourcing for Sweeteners, Acidulants, and Premixed Ingredients across North America, leading category strategies that drive competitive advantage through supplier partnerships, market intelligence, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement, and serving as the primary procurement partner to Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, R&D, Quality, and Commercial teams.

  Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies for Sweeteners, Acidulants, and Premixed Ingredients that align with business objectives and long‑term supply chain priorities.
  • Lead end‑to‑end strategic sourcing initiatives: market assessments, supplier identification, RFI/RFP/RFQ development and execution, supplier evaluation, negotiations, contracting, implementation, and ongoing supplier governance.
  • Continuously evaluate supplier capabilities, market competitiveness, and emerging opportunities to improve value, resilience, and innovation.
  • Develop sourcing strategies that optimize Total Cost of Ownership while balancing cost, quality, service, innovation, and risk.
  • Lead commercial negotiations and contract management activities to maximize value creation and mitigate business risk.
  • Maintain deep knowledge of ingredient and commodity markets, including pricing mechanisms, supply‑demand dynamics, agricultural trends, geopolitical impacts, regulatory developments, and key cost drivers; monitor and analyze commodity indices.
  • Manage approximately $60MM of annual direct material spend, supporting business growth, innovation, productivity targets, and supply continuity.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Located in the Chicago, IL surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment.

  Skills

  • 7+ years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or category management experience, preferably in food, beverage, ingredients, agriculture, or consumer packaged goods.
  • Demonstrated experience leading strategic sourcing events (RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier selection, contract negotiations).
  • Strong knowledge of ingredient and commodity markets, market dynamics, pricing mechanisms, risk factors, and supply structures.
  • Advanced analytical capabilities with experience in spend analysis, cost modeling, forecasting, financial analysis, and data‑driven decision making.
  • Proven track record delivering measurable cost savings, productivity improvements, risk reduction, and supplier performance enhancements.
  • Experience managing supplier relationships and leading cross‑functional projects in complex business environments.
  • Strong negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with SAP, Power BI, procurement analytics tools, or similar systems preferred.

  Benefits

  • 401(k) plan
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Company‑provided life, STD, and LTD insurance
  • Option to elect voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages

  Pay

  $90,000‑$120,000 annually

  Schedule

  Blended work environment with 3 days in the office, flexibility for remote work.

  Check we didn't miss any substantive info: we included the $60MM spend, we included the role serving as primary procurement partner, we included the company description, we included the location, we included the willingness to adapt and thrive in blended work environment (we captured in schedule). We didn't include the phrase "Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment with 3-days in office, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and in-office operations" exactly but schedule covers. Might be okay. We didn't include the statement "Must be located in Chicago, IL surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment." included. We didn't include the statement "Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future." included. We didn't include the statement "The salary range for this position is $90,000-$120,000 annually." included. We didn't include the statement "TBG is pleased to offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes a 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, company provided life, STD and LTD insurance. In addition, you may also elect to participate in voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages." we captured. We didn't include the statement "From reimagining orange juice to creating