Responsible for the end-to-end strategy, value creation, and innovation enablement across strategically critical ingredients and pre-mix direct material categories
Serve as a strategic business partner to R&D, Operations, Commercial, Product Strategic Management (PSM), and Finance
Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned to enterprise growth objectives
Build and manage value creation roadmaps (cost savings, avoidance, innovation, working capital, resilience)
Embed procurement into the product development lifecycle
Lead complex negotiations and contracting strategies
Act as Supplier Relationship Owner for strategic suppliers
Monitor global market trends and commodity risks

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field
7+ years progressive strategic procurement experience in food, ingredient, or FMCG industry
3+ years leading complex cross-functional projects
MBA or CPSM/CPM certification preferred
Demonstrated experience in innovation sourcing and category strategy ownership

Senior Commercial Procurement Category Manager

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