Category Manager, Ingredients
Job Description
My client, a leading ingredients manufacturing company is seeking a Category Manager to join their dynamic team. This is located in North Barrington, IL. This is a hybrid schedule (2 or 3 days in office).
Category Manager, Ingredients -Reporting to the Director of Procurement, this position will be responsible for leading the procurement of raw materials and packaging.
Responsibilities will include:
- Negotiations, purchasing and risk management for food commodities- flavors, sweeteners, spices, etc.
- Development and management of suppliers
- Work cross functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, Finance and Customer Service
- Lead and manage ingredient and packaging categories
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Job Requirements
The ideal candidate:
- BA/BS preferred
- Proven experience in a sourcing role for a food ingredients manufacturing company
- Experience working with ERP systems
- Proven negotiation experience and supplier relationship building experience
My client is offering a generous compensation package including bonus. This position will have a hybrid schedule.
Meet Your Recruiter
Joanie Mrozynski
Sr. Recruiter
I am a recruiter with 20 years of experience, currently recruiting Procurement & Supply Chain Management professionals for food and chemical manufacturing companies nationwide. I place professionals at all levels in Supply Chain: Purchasing/Procurement, Sourcing, Planning/Forecasting, Transportation, Logistics, Warehouse.
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