North America Packaging Category Director

Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe responsible and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain we partner with farmers and customers to source make and deliver products that are vital for living.
Our 155000 team members innovate with purpose providing customers with lifes essentials so businesses can grow communities prosper and consumers live well. With over 160 years of experience as a family company we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thingtoday and for generations to come.

Job Purpose and Impact

The North America Packaging Category Director will execute the sourcing strategy for a region or business unit using best practices and interpersonal skills to align with key partners and implement this role you will lead the development and execution of packaging category strategies leveraging market insights supplier partnerships and industry expertise to drive business growth innovation sustainability supply assurance and cost competitiveness.

Key Accountabilities

• Partner with business commercial operations R&D supply chain and procurement stakeholders to identify priorities and ensure category strategies enable business growth supply assurance innovation sustainability and cost competitiveness.
• Serve as the strategic owner of the category portfolio translating business requirements market intelligence supplier dynamics and risk considerations into actionable category strategies.
• Lead the category strategy development process including current-state assessment future-state design opportunity identification strategic hypothesis development business case creation and execution roadmap development.
• Lead category execution through cross-functional teams ensuring sourcing initiatives supplier strategies and improvement programs are delivered against commitments and expected outcomes.
• Develop deep understanding of packaging markets suppliers technologies industry trends and emerging risks to provide insights and recommendations to the business.
• Influence stakeholders and mobilize resources across multiple functions to execute category priorities and strategic initiatives.
• Develop plans and deliver results in a fast-changing business or regulatory environment while leading and developing a team of experienced professionals and supervisors coaching and making decisions related to talent management hiring performance and disciplinary actions. You will also collaborate with managers and supervisors in your organization to ensure staff selections align with current and future needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of six years of related work experience in procurement sourcing supply chain packaging manufacturing or related business disciplines
• Experience developing and executing category sourcing supplier or business strategies
• Packaging industry or packaging technical expertise
• Able to travel occasionally based on business needs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience leading teams projects or strategic programs
• Three years of supervisory experience
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders without direct authority
• Knowledge of packaging materials converting processes supplier markets manufacturing operations and packaging innovation trends in the food industry

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Relocation assistance will be provided for relocations within the United States only.
Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

The expected salary for this position is $150000K - $180000K. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location certifications education and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).
Accepting applications until job is filled and/or 60 days from the posting date.

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