Procurement Category Management Manager (Remote)

Our client operates in the food and nutrition industry, providing a broad portfolio of well-known consumer brands found in households across the United States. It addresses diverse consumer needs through innovation, strategic brand management, and a strong focus on delivering products that support consumers’ everyday lives.

About the Opportunity

The Procurement Category Management Manager leads category strategy, supplier management, sourcing, commercial negotiations, and risk mitigation for a significant portfolio of spend. This role helps shape the supply base supporting innovative nutrition brands while driving sustainable value, supplier collaboration, productivity, and continuous improvement. The position works cross-functionally to optimize sourcing decisions and strengthen long-term business performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term category sourcing strategies to minimize risk and financial exposure while maintaining sourcing flexibility.
• Optimize sourcing processes, supplier selection, pricing, and commercial agreements.
• Build and manage a pipeline of continuous improvement initiatives to deliver year-over-year productivity gains.
• Track and validate savings in partnership with Finance.
• Manage supplier performance and lead regular business reviews with functional partners.
• Develop and implement supplier improvement plans when performance gaps arise.
• Drive sustainable sourcing initiatives, including greenhouse gas reduction and upstream supply chain traceability.
• Support new product and technology launches by leveraging strategic supplier partnerships.
• Utilize digital, automated, and AI-enabled platforms to improve procurement processes, including tail spend management.
• Manage budgets and monthly price forecasts using cost models, market intelligence, and relevant procurement tools.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, commercial, corporate, and other cross-functional teams to develop effective sourcing strategies.
• Lead complex initiatives and influence stakeholders across multiple organizational levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• MBA desirable but not required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Procurement, Category Management, or a related function.
• Proven experience developing and executing sourcing strategies that deliver measurable business value.
• Strong expertise in direct raw materials categories, ideally within the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, nutraceutical, or consumer health industries.
• Experience collaborating across manufacturing, commercial, and corporate functions.
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Familiarity with AI-based procurement platforms and tools.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to operate effectively in fast-changing and ambiguous environments.
• Strong leadership capabilities, including relationship building, emotional intelligence, and visionary thinking.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems.
• Strong learning agility, critical thinking, business acumen, and project management skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including data analysis and business process evaluation.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong customer-service orientation and storytelling skills.

Pay

Annual salary range: $117,341–$153,349. Eligible for bonus compensation.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Healthcare coverage.