Category Manager
Core
Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned categories, ensuring effective supplier negotiations, cost optimization, supply continuity, and value generation for the business.
Role type
Category Manager (Strategic Procurement)
Builds
Sourcing strategies and supplier agreements for animal nutrition commodities
Domain
Animal Nutrition / Aquaculture Feed
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, spend management, financial analysis, supply chain risk management, commodity market knowledge, supply continuity planning, international supplier relationship management
Preferred skills
Business acumen, stakeholder influence, cross-cultural collaboration, multi-project management
Technologies
Procurement processes, sourcing tools, contract management systems
Responsibilities
Develop sourcing strategies for assigned categories, negotiate complex commercial agreements with suppliers, analyze financial and market data to drive cost savings, manage supply chain risks and disruptions, build strategic alliances with national and international suppliers, monitor commodity market trends and pricing volatility
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC