Manager, Category Procurement
The Hershey Company
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Hershey • Pennsylvania • United States
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About the role
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
category managementsupplier relationship managementstrategic sourcingspend analyticsrisk managementcontract negotiationmaterials managementprocurementsupply chain managementRFP
Soft Skills
collaborationinfluencecommunicationteamworkadaptabilityproblem-solvingleadershipnegotiationstrategic thinkinganalytical skills