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Procurement Category Manager

Ref: AS8966064

Alpharetta, GA, USA

$95,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Sourcing Expert
  • Supplier Relationship Specialist
  • Cost Reduction Leader

About the candidate

The candidate is a seasoned Procurement Category Manager with over six years of deep experience in the consumer packaged goods sector. Bringing a sharp analytical mindset, this professional excels at developing strategic sourcing tactics and supplier management processes that align closely with both immediate and long-term business objectives. Notably skilled at driving cost efficiencies and optimizing value, the candidate consistently delivers by forging robust supplier partnerships that uphold quality and sustainability. Their expertise, complemented by robust communication and leadership prowess, enables effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to boost supply chain resilience and induce innovation in fast-paced environments.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Savings: Demonstrated ability to significantly reduce costs, evidenced by a 20% reduction in supply chain expenses at a mid-size food products company and contributing to a 15% year-over-year cost savings at a global FMCG manufacturer.
  • Supplier Management: Skilled in enhancing supplier performance and compliance, improving resilience and efficiency across the supply chain.
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership: Effective leader of cross-functional teams, enhancing collaboration between procurement, R&D, and marketing to align product development with market trends and business objectives.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Sourcing: Expertise in creating and implementing sourcing strategies that align with business goals and enhance supplier performance.
  • Cost Management: Proven track record of delivering significant cost reductions and value optimizations through meticulous supplier negotiations and effective cost management initiatives.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Adept at building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with suppliers, ensuring high standards of quality and sustainability in procurement processes.