Manager, Category Procurement

Role Overview

• Position is responsible for the category management, supplier relationship management, value delivery, sustainability & resiliency of their assigned categories of $100M+ in spend and team of 1-3 direct reports.
• Lead the development and management of category strategy, strategic sourcing plans and execution to ensure supply resilience, BCPs, multi-year roadmap for Continuous Improvement, innovation and sustainability to unlock values, deliver competitive advantages and proactively support business needs
• Refresh category strategy at least once every 12-months to ensure competitive advantage for the Hershey Company in each market and meets the most recent business needs & requirements
• Utilize data and tech including but not limit to spend analytics to identify areas of sourcing/savings opportunity in assigned categories. Risk management strategies development based on market dynamics analysis, supply and demand data, historical & current trends etc.
• Secure approval from CCC and lead flawless execution to bring competitive advantages to the Hershey Company’s total cost of ownership, cost visibility and manage prices fluctuations
• Build forecast for annual budgeting and strategic budgeting plans for the category leverage the market trend & information
• Implement supplier relationship management program and manage contract negotiation. Collaborate with supplier executives to obtain preferential business terms and performance for the Hershey Company
• Examine collaboration with cross-functional team on new supplier identification, development and qualification.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Economics or related field of study
• 5-7 years knowledge/relevant experience in materials management, sourcing or procurement and related supply chains.
• Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods and sourcing of both direct and indirect materials/services is preferred
• Strong experience of leading RFP and conducting contract negotiations
• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement and supply chain management principles
• Ability to collaborate and influence internal and external stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal skills with demonstrated experience communicating with business stakeholders and suppliers
• Ability to work effectively and productively in a team environment.
• Willingness and ability to learn at a challenging pace and in a changing environment.
• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SAP
• Regional travel in NA requirement could reach 25%

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employment
• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities