Responsible for all aspects of sourcing strategy
Leading and managing supply partnerships
External innovations, supplier quality improvement, sustainability improvement with supplier partners
Drives overall Procurement category strategy for assigned categories across the business
Manages day-to-day operations and team performance
Develops and aligns individual goals with department's operational goals
Researches best practices and stays abreast of industry trends
Assists in preparing the departmental budget and monitors spending
Communicates and supports change initiatives
Leads, supports, and drives category strategies

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, finance, management or related field or equivalent years of experience; MBA preferred
8+ years’ experience in supply chain, specifically sourcing and procurement
Prior experience in beverage alcohol or CPG preferred
APICS, ISM, or CIPS certifications a plus
Deep knowledge of category management and strategic sourcing processes
Detailed knowledge of TCO and how to effectuate them into category strategies
General understanding of Supply Chain Management tools
Must exhibit excellent communication skills, analytical skills and problem-solving ability
Strong ability to analyze multi-dimensional data and complex information
Continuous improvement mindset to constantly grow knowledge in the assigned categories
Experience working with Supply Chain and accounting ERP Systems (SAP, JDE, etc.) and automated procurement tools
Strong skills in Microsoft Office suite tools
Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques
Expert in conducting spend & demand analysis
Expert in RFx development & execution
Common knowledge in contract planning and execution
Strong skills in procurement applications

Procurement Category Manager

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