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Sr. Specialist Procurement Category Manager

As a Sr. Specialist Procurement Category Manager (Sr. Category Buyer – Direct Ma...

Location

United States , St. Louis

Salary:

90000.00 - 111000.00 USD / Year

Nestlé Purina

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Agriculture or related AND 3+ years' experience in strategic procurement, marketing, logistics, supply chain, or related OR High School Diploma AND 10+ years' experience in direct negotiating experience.

Job Responsibility

Lead sourcing strategy execution for assigned categories, balancing business priorities, supply continuity, cost optimization, and long-term category goals
Partner closely with factory teams to address day-to-day supply issues, respond to urgent requests, and support uninterrupted operations in a fast-paced environment
Interface directly with suppliers to manage requests, monitor performance, and ensure materials are delivered on time and in full
Own OMP-related activities for assigned categories, supporting planning alignment, execution, and supply visibility across the network
Conduct supplier, category, and supply risk analyses to identify opportunities, mitigate risk, and improve total cost of ownership
Manage a dynamic portfolio of priorities, including sourcing milestones, rolling calendar deliverables, financial reporting, and other business-critical activities
Support sourcing and supply activities across the wet and dry network, including supplier relationships within the meat industry such as poultry, pork, and beef.

Fulltime

Junior Procurement Category Manager - Food & Beverage Distributors

Join the Accor Group, an ecosystem of over 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 resta...

Location

Switzerland , Lausanne

Salary:

Not provided

Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

University degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Economics, or a related field
Ideally, first experience or internship in procurement, category management, or FMCG/F&B environment
Interest in supplier management and market analysis
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to work in multicultural teams
Professional proficiency in English & French is a must
In order to be considered for this position, you must be eligible for a VIE program, meeting the requirements set by Business France. More information is available at: https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/en/vie-french-international-internship-program-faq.

Job Responsibility

Assist in developing strategies for your categories, focused on the distributors in Food & Beverages
Analyze customer needs and market trends to develop and optimize product and service assortments
Support RFP processes, supplier negotiations, and contract management to ensure optimal offers for the hotel network
Drive supplier performance and promote offerings to internal stakeholders, while managing the marketplace portfolio and digital tools
Monitor supplier performance, compliance, and contract adherence, and consolidate data to ensure accurate invoicing
Track KPIs and conduct data analysis to support decision-making across the category
Assess suppliers against CSR criteria, including sustainability, ethical practices, and decarbonization commitments, and help monitor and report on their progress
Promote responsible sourcing practices across the supplier base.

What we offer

Unique opportunity to develop your career with worldwide Augmented Hospitality leaders
Work in a multi-national team
Hybrid way of working
Talent development opportunities
Access to a comprehensive training catalogue within our Accor Academy
Option to further develop and grow in- and outside of the region or globally
Various ESG activities & initiatives

Fulltime

Indirect Procurement Category Manager

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the wor...

Location

United States

Salary:

190000.00 - 234000.00 USD / Year

Waymo

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 10 years of procurement experience, including 7+ years focusing heavily on Marketing Services, BPO/Call Center Operations, or Customer Experience (CX) outsourcing
Expertise in managing large-scale global BPO deals, including cost-per-productive-hour (CPPH) models, staffing ratios, and rigorous SLA/penalty frameworks
Deep understanding of marketing procurement nuances, including agency fee models (retainer vs. project), media buying transparency, and creative production costs
Proven ability to perform make-versus-buy outsourcing analyses and develop TCO models for high-headcount operations
Excellent executive presence with the ability to influence creative marketing leaders and highly analytical operations directors alike

Job Responsibility

Lead end-to-end category management for a highly diverse portfolio, balancing SLA-driven Rider Support/Call Center BPOs with subjective, ROI-driven Marketing and Creative Agency partnerships
Partner with Operations leaders to design and procure the external footprint for our Rider Support centers, ensuring hyper-scalable, high-quality customer experience (CX) vendor solutions as we launch in new cities
Lead complex negotiations for creative, media, and PR agency retainers, establishing outcome-based commercial models and ensuring strict IP and brand protection
Lead the end-to-end RFX process, build multi-year category strategies, and oversee complex, Waymo-wide supplier relations to maximize value creation and total cost of ownership (TCO)
Negotiate and draft Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs) that minimize business risk, specifically focusing on data privacy for Rider Support and liability caps for Marketing output

What we offer

Discretionary annual bonus program
Equity incentive plan
Health and wellness (medical, dental and vision insurance, mental wellness support, gym membership, special wellness programs)
Financial wellness (competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, equity, employees provident fund, other perks and employee discounts)
Flexibility and time off (flexibility to work from another location for four weeks per year
on-site or hybrid work model
remote working opportunities
paid time off
bereavement, sick, and parental leave)

Fulltime

Senior Procurement Category Manager

A large, high-growth North American retail organization with a significant physi...

Location

United States , Charlotte

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of procurement experience, with strong exposure to indirect spend
Demonstrated strength in contract negotiation and supplier management
Experience in retail, brick-and-mortar, facilities, property, or operations-heavy environments
Proven ability to operate independently and build structure where little exists
Comfortable in fast-paced, transformational environments
Self-starter with a high level of energy, curiosity, and ownership

Job Responsibility

Build and execute category strategies across complex indirect spend areas
Negotiate and establish new supplier contracts, rates, and commercial terms
Analyze current spend, suppliers, and contracts to identify optimization opportunities
Implement policies, procedures, and sourcing frameworks
Partner with an external BPO supporting procurement systems and technology
Drive supplier rationalization, contract compliance, and performance management
Work cross-functionally with operations, facilities, finance, and leadership
Support change management tied to new tools, processes, and ways of working
Use modern procurement tools, data, and emerging technologies (including AI) to improve efficiency and insights

What we offer

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Fulltime

Procurement Category Manager, Indirect

The Indirect Procurement Manager is responsible for developing and executing sou...

Location

United States , Tampa

Salary:

Not provided

Refresco

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field
5+ years of experience in indirect procurement or strategic sourcing
Demonstrated contract negotiation and vendor management experience
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g., Coupa, SAP Ariba, Oracle) and MS Office/Excel
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Must understand “Total Cost of Ownership” concepts
Be a proactive problem solver
Must be able to work independently and handle multiple work assignments
Strong sense of urgency

Job Responsibility

Lead sourcing strategies for select indirect spend categories to optimize cost, quality, risk, and performance
Conduct spend analysis to identify savings opportunities and improve supplier value
Develop category roadmaps and long-term sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives
Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers to ensure a competitive supplier landscape
Lead contract negotiations, RFx processes, and supplier evaluations
Manage ongoing supplier relationships to ensure compliance, performance, and continuous improvement
Develop and monitor supplier KPIs and scorecards
Partner with internal stakeholders (IT, HR, Finance, Operations, Legal, etc.) to understand business needs and define sourcing requirements
Serve as the primary Procurement advisor to internal teams on market insights, contract risk, and sourcing best practices
Deliver year-over-year cost savings through strategic sourcing and total cost of ownership (TCO) methodologies

What we offer

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
Short-term disability and long-term disability
Pet Insurance
Legal Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
12 Paid Holidays
Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off Days
Well-being Benefit

Fulltime

Indirect Procurement Category Manager

Waymo's Procurement and Vendor Enablement Office is a diverse, collaborative, an...

Location

United States

Salary:

190000.00 - 234000.00 USD / Year

Waymo

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 10 years of procurement experience
7+ years focusing heavily on Marketing Services, BPO/Call Center Operations, or Customer Experience (CX) outsourcing
Expertise in managing large-scale global BPO deals, including cost-per-productive-hour (CPPH) models, staffing ratios, and rigorous SLA/penalty frameworks
Deep understanding of marketing procurement nuances, including agency fee models (retainer vs. project), media buying transparency, and creative production costs
Proven ability to perform make-versus-buy outsourcing analyses and develop TCO models for high-headcount operations
Excellent executive presence with the ability to influence creative marketing leaders and highly analytical operations directors alike

Job Responsibility

Portfolio Versatility: Lead end-to-end category management for a highly diverse portfolio, balancing SLA-driven Rider Support/Call Center BPOs with subjective, ROI-driven Marketing and Creative Agency partnerships
Operational Center Strategy: Partner with Operations leaders to design and procure the external footprint for our Rider Support centers, ensuring hyper-scalable, high-quality customer experience (CX) vendor solutions as we launch in new cities
Marketing Agency Management: Lead complex negotiations for creative, media, and PR agency retainers, establishing outcome-based commercial models and ensuring strict IP and brand protection
Strategic Sourcing: Lead the end-to-end RFX process, build multi-year category strategies, and oversee complex, Waymo-wide supplier relations to maximize value creation and total cost of ownership (TCO)
Risk & Governance: Negotiate and draft Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs) that minimize business risk, specifically focusing on data privacy for Rider Support and liability caps for Marketing output

What we offer

discretionary annual bonus program
equity incentive plan
generous Company benefits program
top-notch medical, dental and vision insurance
mental wellness support
gym membership
special wellness programs
competitive compensation
bonus opportunities
equity

Fulltime

Procurement Category Manager - Fleet

This role is in support of Cencora's wholesale distribution services in Europe o...

Location

United Kingdom , Woking

Salary:

Not provided

Cencora

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Appropriate University/bachelor’s degree qualification is essential
A recognised qualification in procurement would be considered an asset
Extensive knowledge of Fleet industry
Proven extensive experience in Procurement
Proven Strategic Category Management Development
Experience on implementing Pan-European Fleet Agreements
Has worked with significant annual Category Spend (greater than £50m per annum)
Experience of complex Fleet requirements and specification development desirable
Proficiency in English essential
This role will require regular travel across markets within the IBG as well as supplier visits

Job Responsibility

Leads strategic planning for regional and local categories and ensures alignment across businesses in Europe: Takes strategic and long term view of category, identifies and develops innovative sources and contractual arrangements
Develops category strategies and initiatives, including value engineering
Provides analysis and support in relation to the setting of category spend baseline and category profile, including risk assessment
Aligns category strategy with local businesses and their financial plans
Supports VP Procurement for the IBG in the definition of a priority list of categories suitable for strategic sourcing initiatives, aligned with the countries & Global Indirect Category procurement
Records and reports value delivery of conducted sourcing projects
Leads implementation of procurement strategy and sourcing execution: Participates in internal and external analysis (industry and supplier) in collaboration with in-country procurement Managers as a member of a cross functional sourcing team
Aligns global, regional and local category activities
Supports supplier selection and provide recommendations to VP Procurement for final decision
Supports fact-based negotiations with suppliers

Fulltime

Procurement Category Manager - Professional Business Services

This role is in support of Cencora's wholesale distribution services in Europe o...

Location

United Kingdom , Woking

Salary:

Not provided

Cencora

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Appropriate University/bachelor degree qualification is essential
A recognised qualification in procurement would be considered an asset
Extensive experience in Procurement
Category Management experience in PBS is required
Experience in managing Consulting, Legal, Finance and other Professional Business Service area
Proven Strategic Category Management development
Procurement experience on a Pan-European scale is preferable
Has worked with significant annual Category Spend (greater than £50m per annum)
Proficiency in English essential

Job Responsibility

Leads strategic planning for regional and local categories and ensures alignment across businesses in Europe
Leads implementation of procurement strategy and sourcing execution
Leads contract implementation and drives contract compliance and payment terms as per agreed procurement policies
Manages supplier relationships with key suppliers within the defined category scope
Executes large Spot Buys

Fulltime

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