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Category Manager of Chemicals Procurement

United States, Salisbury 97000.00 - 145000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted March 13, 2026
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Drive value and performance across the food safety chemical products that keep our operations running running and growing. As a Category Manager of Chemical Procurement, you will lead sourcing strategies for food safety chemicals, raw materials, and operational supplies while building strong supplier partnerships and delivering high impact contracting solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross functional partners to align sourcing approaches with business needs, guide stakeholders on procurement best practices, and ensure contracts are executed with clarity and value in mind. This role is ideal for a strategic, detail-oriented professional who enjoys managing complex sourcing initiatives, strengthening supplier performance, and contributing to continuous improvement across procurement processes.

Job Responsibility

  • Create and implement category sourcing strategies focusing on total value creation including cost optimization and cash release
  • Conduct spend analysis, market research, and supplier benchmarking
  • Develop supplier by creating fit for purpose strategic relationships and ensure
  • Supplier performance defined by KPIs. Escalate issues as needed
  • Lead sourcing events (RFPs, negotiations) and supplier evaluations
  • Apply negotiation strategies to secure favorable terms and outcomes
  • Ensure smooth contract handoff and alignment with operational teams
  • Collaborate with Procurement CoE to apply standardized sourcing tools
  • Assist in managing contract terms, renewals, and compliance checkpoints
  • Serve as the day-to-day liaison for suppliers in the category
  • Monitor performance metrics and support corrective actions when needed
  • Identify and escalate supplier risks to senior leadership
  • Ensure adherence to procurement policies and workflows
  • Coordinate with purchasing teams on urgent or non-standard spend
  • Recommend process improvements and contribute to best practice adoption
  • Share insights and support peer development
  • Actively participate in knowledge sharing across the procurement function

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years’ experience in sourcing and contracting, procurement, or category management
  • Strong expert experience in RFx process, proposal evaluation, deal and contract negotiation
  • Project management experience and ability to project manage multiple complex projects
  • Experience in food safety chemicals, raw materials, packaging, and operational supplies
  • Strong analytical, planning, interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Ability to collaborate with operations, finance, and legal teams
  • Proficiency in ERP and sourcing tools (e.g., SAP Ariba)

What we offer

  • medical/Rx
  • 401(k) with employer match after 1 year
  • critical illness
  • accident insurance
  • dental
  • vision
  • life insurance
  • optional group life insurance
  • short-term and long-term disability protection
  • flexible spending accounts
  • paid time off
  • annual bonus available (variable depending on performance)
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