Category manager Food, International Procurement (all genders)
Core
Develop and implement a category strategy for high-quality ingredients across European markets, managing supplier relationships and cost models.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Strategic sourcing plans and supplier networks for food ingredients
Domain
Food industry / Strategic Procurement
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, cost modeling, make-or-buy analysis, market trend analysis, project management, data analysis, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Generative AI tools usage, knowledge of European markets, German language proficiency
Technologies
Generative AI tools
Responsibilities
Develop and implement category strategy, identify and manage key supplier relationships, lead supplier negotiations, identify cost reduction opportunities, conduct make-or-buy analyses, forecast future cost pricing, collaborate with cross-functional teams, monitor market trends and regulatory changes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
