Category Manager Preparation Equipment North America

Category Manager Preparation Equipment North America About the Role: We have a current opening for a Category Manager Preparation Equipment North America, and are actively reviewing applications. To define/deploy the Global Category Strategy for Procurement Category of competence, in order to optimize costs, maximize supply, quality and pursue continuous improvement of service level. To proactively manage internal and external stakeholders, communicate in a transparent and effective way and interact fairly following Ferrero Ethical code and Ferrero Code of Business. To scout potential region/continental suppliers eligible to be qualified and eventually proposed as Group Suppliers to support needs of North American industrial footprint. To define and/or manage the list of Global Partners: negotiate Global Master Agreements and International Price List, settle Strategic Scenarios and relationship system (key people, tools, yearly agendas, T2T meetings). To manage Strategic Negotiations, by Project and/or by Contract, and sourcing events focusing on North America area in relation to Process Equipment category, to optimize industrial results of Ferrero Group companies. To define Ferrero Preparation Equipment Category Strategy road‑map focusing on implementing and/or facilitating related projects stream (e.g., S2P Program, Equipment Standardization, Process Equipment Category Vision). Main Responsibilities: Preparation Equipment Category Strategy Definition, sharing, and implementation of Preparation Equipment Procurement Strategy starting from: Market Trends Spending Analysis Supplier Portfolio Analysis and Segmentation, Risk Analysis Category Strategy Ambition, Vision, and roadmap definition Road‑map implementation and KPIs monitoring In coherence and full alignment with Ferrero Strategic Plan and with overall Preparation Equipment category roadmap, always considering technical and technological developments and potential industrial constraints both at Central and Local level. Category Strategies Implementation In addition to the definition of the Preparation Equipment Procurement Strategy and the following implementation plan, the Category Manager ensures the implementation plan for North America throughout the roadmap and targets defined at Central Level for Equipment Standardization, Best Cost Country Scouting, and Strategic Sourcing. Supplier Relationship Management (focus on North America perimeter) To manage global partners entities (Supplier’s HQs or local branches) for Preparation Equipment overall, with specific reference to North America area, rationalizing existing central and local portfolio in accordance with Central Category guidelines and introducing new potential regional ones, eventually escalating them at group level in cooperation with Project Engineering, Resident Engineering and Maintenance Team. To ensure supplier knowledge from a technical, organizational, economic, and financial perspective, monitoring the supplier portfolio from a responsible sourcing perspective. Stakeholders Management To ensure correct implementation and development of the managed category through collaboration with main internal stakeholders (Operations and Maintenance Teams), acting at central level in coherence with Technical Procurement function and following Preparation Equipment category strategies and principles. Category Management and Strategic Sourcing Cooperates with Technical Engineering and Central Maintenance Department in the sourcing process for the category managed at group level and regionally, ensuring analysis, evaluation and negotiation of offers received, and proposes qualified and trustworthy alternatives for specific sourcing to maximize industrial costs, quality, delivery timings and service level. Scouting (focus on North America perimeter) Focus on North America as far as Preparation Equipment scouting activities of new suppliers and technology innovation according to Procurement guidelines and in support to Area Procurement. Market Knowledge Continuous technical and market update on the Category under responsibility, with goal of full knowledge of global market through participation to Industry Fairs and Workshops and aim to identify and possibly introduce within supplier group perimeter technologies and partners to improve service level for the organization. About You: Strong English oral and written communication skills Strong analytical skills Leadership skills Technical skills Proven negotiation skills Knowledge of Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Knowledge of procurement process Knowledge of contractual agreements Knowledge of other languages is a plus Knowledge or experience in CPG companies procurement and/or industrial functions is a plus 4‑7 years of experience Compensation & Benefits: The base salary range for this position is $124,974 – $166,632. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors permitted by law. In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits. About Ferrero: Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet‑packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more at ferrero.com. DE&I at Ferrero: Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding. Ferrero is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. 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