Category Procurement Manager

Requisition ID 48759

Position Type (US)Full Time

Career FunctionPurchasing/Procurement

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Posting Type DNI

Leading to better encompasses all we do at Kerry, it's how we've become the worlds leading taste and nutrition company. Whether it's building and manufacturing sustainable solutions for food, beverage or pharmaceutical consumers, our commitment to lead the world to better nutrition drives us forward. With 24,000+ colleagues across the globe and 15,000+ Kerry products, your opportunities are limitless.

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

The Category Procurement Manager, Commoditiesactively participates in the strategic sourcing activities for the Americas Region, with the goal of achieving significant initial cost reductions, while maintaining/improving product quality and vendor service levels. This position can be performed remotely with frequent travel to Beloit, WI and possibly other Kerry locations in the US as needed. This position REQUIRES food manufacturing industry experience and Commodities purchasing experience such as dairy, vegetable oils, sweeteners, salt, etc.

Key responsibilities

Directly responsible for the procurement and risk management of "commodity categories" with an annual spend of approximately $100MM

Sets strategy and leads category sourcing activities in the Americas Region

Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability/price, and prepares market analysis reports.

Oversees all activities related to procurement of a material, from intent to purchase through delivery of the material

Monitors procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements.

Vendor selection and negotiation process for regional vendors

Recruits and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.

Negotiates complex requests for materials.

Works day-to-day with the other functions in the region on implementation of category sourcing initiatives

Ensures categories are contracted in line with the sourcing strategy to avoid maverick buying

Ensures master agreements are properly codified into local contracts for the region

Prepares and issues purchase contracts and change notices.

Prepares and reviews contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications

Develops and utilizes a system to evaluate vendor quotations with the appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service.

Directly solves operational issues with vendors

Reviews and resolves vendor claims and contracts for conformance to company policy

Qualifications and skills

10+ years of food industry and buying experience

Dairy, Vegetable Oils, sweeteners, or/and Commodities purchasing and risk management experience required

Bachelors degree in Agriculture Economics, Business, Finance, Economics, or Food Science are desirable

MBA or MS degrees are desirable

Must be able to travel up to 20% of the time

Strong communication skills; successful candidate will work with Kerry co-workers in multiple functions and locations as well as outside vendors.

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Basic understanding of purchasing and supply chain mgmt.

Ability to comply with existing/quickly adapt to new processes within the organization

Able to work in a dual reporting matrix and in virtual teams

Able to get buy-in and commitment from stakeholders

Compensation Data

The typical hiring range for this role is $105,735 to $164,255 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. EEO is the Law poster can be foundhere (~~~) . Additional information can also be here (~~~) .

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a starter kit, investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.