Mgr Category Procurement

Mgr Category Procurement

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. Responsibilities include:

• Category Management: 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.
• Risk Management, Financial Plan Budgeting and Deliver Finance Plan: Develop risk management strategies 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.
• Supplier Management & Development: Implement supplier relationship management program and manage contract negotiation. Collaborate with supplier executives to obtain preferential business terms and performance for the Hershey Company.
• Stakeholder Management and Collaborations: Lead the partnership with Supply Chain, R&D, Manufacturing, and other appropriate departments to identify and lead innovation sourcing and continuous improvement such as cost savings, quality improvements, alternate supplier qualifications, supplier diversity, and working capital improvement.

Qualifications:

• Agile and flexible to changing demands and workload to ensure timely results.
• Strategic mindset - Translates information and data into recommendations and actions. Sets strategic goals based on insights and with key deliverables and clear business benefits.
• Experience with strategy, analytics, technology solutions or application of AI, and project management.
• 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.

Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Economics or related field of study, or equivalent experience, required. 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.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.