Category Manager Grains & Sweeteners
Core
Develop and execute regional category strategies for grains, starches, derivatives, soy, and sweeteners to drive sourcing excellence and supply resilience across the North America market.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Strategic sourcing strategies, supplier performance plans, and cost models for raw materials
Domain
Food Ingredients & Flavors / Strategic Sourcing
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, spend analysis, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, financial analysis, budgeting, commodity market analysis, ERP proficiency (SAP/Oracle), cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
CPSM/SPSM certification, specialty grains/sweeteners market knowledge, sustainability initiative leadership
Responsibilities
Develop regional category strategies, ensure supply continuity and cost competitiveness, build strategic supplier relationships, lead supplier business reviews, partner with cross-functional teams on supply challenges, own category budget contributions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC