Mgr Category Procurement

The Hershey Company•Lower Swatara Township, PA

4d•$106,160 - $132,700•Hybrid

About The Position

This specialized procurement expert delivers significant impact on category or functional performance within the procurement organization. The role provides strategic guidance and acts as a trusted advisor, independently resolving complex issues and influencing procurement decisions across and beyond the division. It leads or substantially contributes to high-impact initiatives requiring advanced procurement expertise, judgment, and coordination. The position guides others in applying procurement best practices and improves sourcing, supplier management, and related processes to support organizational objectives.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant experience.
Level 5 proficiency in procurement processes, including understanding the theory, practices, and consequences of purchasing and acquiring products and services.
Level 5 proficiency in data analysis, including identifying, evaluating, interpreting, and organizing structured and unstructured data for business decisions.
Level 5 proficiency in supplier management, including vendor management, RFI and RFP development, understanding departmental roles in purchasing, and incorporating technical requirements into contracts.
Level 5 proficiency in compliance management, including supervising and observing organizational conformity with standards, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Level 1 proficiency in work order management and administration of processes related to orders for goods or services.

Responsibilities

Lead significant procurement workstreams, programs, and complex projects with measurable business impact, ensuring alignment with category strategies, risk governance, and financial objectives.
Anticipate procurement issues and apply advanced expertise to guide decisions.
Provide expert consultation to cross-functional teams on complex procurement matters and clearly communicate the implications of sourcing decisions.
Influence stakeholders by explaining facts, risks, and trade-offs using advanced procurement knowledge.
Engage suppliers to resolve difficult quality, service, or contractual execution challenges; analyze cross-functional impacts, recommend solutions, clarify performance expectations, and partner on corrective actions.
Conduct advanced analysis, synthesize insights, and propose strategic options to category leaders.
Evaluate market dynamics across multiple areas and identify innovative sourcing approaches to improve resilience, cost, or quality.
Design and implement process and policy improvements that enhance consistency, compliance, and efficiency.
Guide peers in applying updated procurement practices and tools, ensuring improvements are scalable and aligned with procurement governance.
Provide expert advice and guidance on complex procurement issues as a trusted thought partner.
Lead or significantly contribute to procurement projects and programs that affect division results.
Analyze and resolve difficult challenges by understanding factors and impacts across multiple areas.
Influence and collaborate with stakeholders across divisions to align procurement strategies and practices.
Ensure operational targets are met through effective procurement planning and execution.
Continuously deepen specialized procurement knowledge and skills to enhance team and organizational capabilities.