Sr. Specialist Procurement Category Manager

• 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.

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.