Category Manager, Raw Materials
Job Description
Category Manager, Raw Materials
Located in North Barrington, IL
My client a food ingredient manufacturing company is recruiting for a Category Manager to join their dynamic team. This position is located in the North Barrington area and is a hybrid schedule (2 days in office).
Category Manager, Raw Materials -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
The ideal candidate:
- BA/BS is required
- 5 + years of experience in a strategic sourcing role
- 5+ years of experience sourcing raw materials for a 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.
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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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