Senior Procurement Category Management Specialist – Packaging

Nestle

Leads procurement of strategic packaging categories for Nestlé Health Science US. Collaborates to optimize sourcing strategies while managing a complex spend portfolio of $30–$40M.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut, New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead procurement of strategic packaging categories for Nestlé Health Science US, managing a complex spend portfolio of approximately $30–$40M across a diverse supplier base.
Partner cross-functionally to align on business needs and drive effective sourcing strategies, supplier selection, pricing, contracting, and supplier performance.
Develop and execute short- and long-term category strategies and annual sourcing plans to deliver value and support business objectives.
Lead supplier negotiations and establish contract pricing, terms, and conditions to secure high-value, cost-effective agreements.
Conduct market research and monitor industry trends to inform category strategies and adapt to changing business needs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Business, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field.
Proven experience in procurement category management supporting manufacturing, commercial, and/or corporate functions across various operating models.
5+ years of experience with strong subject matter expertise in packaging categories, ideally within food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, personal care, or chemical industries.
Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing and category management, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, and implementation.
Strong knowledge of procurement methodologies and supplier markets.
Proven analytical capabilities, including data analysis and process improvement.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k with company match
Healthcare coverage
Performance-based incentives
Competitive total rewards package

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurement category managementstrategic sourcingsupplier selectioncontract negotiationdata analysisprocess improvementmarket researchcategory strategiescontract pricingsupplier performance

Soft Skills

cross-functional collaborationleadershipcommunicationanalytical capabilitiesnegotiation skills