Procurement Category Manager
Core
End-to-end category ownership for indirect spend (Packaging, Ingredients, Chemicals, Utilities, Logistics) in a food manufacturing environment, driving supplier performance and commercial value.
Role type
Senior Procurement Category Manager
Builds
Supplier partnerships, category strategies, and commercial outcomes for Tegel Foods
Domain
Food Manufacturing / FMCG / Strategic Sourcing
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, contract management, market intelligence, cost optimization, stakeholder influence, risk management, process improvement, commercial judgment, portfolio management
Preferred skills
Experience in complex environments, ability to challenge conventional thinking, data-driven decision making
Responsibilities
Develop and execute category strategies, lead supplier negotiations, manage supplier performance, partner with senior leadership, use market intelligence to identify value opportunities, deliver cost optimization and process improvements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC