Global Talent Acquisition

Beiersdorf • Stamford, CT

21h

About The Position

Beiersdorf is hiring a Procurement Category Manager to shape and drive procurement strategies across key North American Supply Chain categories, including Value Added Services (VAS/Co-Packing), Customs Brokerage, and Waste Management. The role owns a supplier portfolio worth approximately $15 million USD and turns business needs into strategic sourcing opportunities, commercial excellence, and strong supplier partnerships. Working with cross-functional teams across North America, the manager uses strategic, financial, and operational expertise to optimize costs, strengthen supply chain performance, and deliver sustainable business value.

The position develops regional and global category strategies, leads sourcing and negotiations, analyzes costs and pricing, manages supplier performance and relationships, and partners with stakeholders across Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance. It also leads cross-functional projects and monitors spend, savings, supplier performance, contractual compliance, and opportunities to improve procurement processes. Travel of up to 20% is expected. The position may also be filled through job sharing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.
• 4–5+ years of experience in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing; more junior profiles with strong procurement foundations and growth potential may be considered.
• Previous experience in Category Management and Supplier Management is essential.
• Experience managing supplier portfolios, spend analysis, sourcing strategies, commercial negotiations, and contract management.
• Strong understanding of cost structures, pricing models, cost drivers, and financial analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong PowerPoint capabilities, including developing executive presentations and communicating procurement strategies and business results.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence decisions without direct authority.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proactive, adaptable, and results-oriented, with strong analytical thinking, initiative, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in VAS / Co-Packing is highly preferred.
• Broader Supply Chain Procurement experience.
• Knowledge of Customs Brokerage, Warehousing, Logistics, or Waste Management.
• Exposure to manufacturing, fulfillment, or operational environments.
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute end-to-end category strategies aligned with regional and global business priorities, identifying sourcing opportunities, cost efficiencies, and long-term value creation.
• Build an understanding of co-packing operations, business requirements, and operational cost drivers, ensuring commercial strategies support business needs.
• Lead sourcing activities, including RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, contract management, and implementation.
• Analyze cost structures, pricing models, rate cards, overheads, and operational expenses; identify savings opportunities, investigate pricing discrepancies, and support cost reconciliation with Finance.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships, monitor performance, lead commercial discussions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and other business stakeholders to develop solutions and influence commercial decisions.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing and procurement projects, managing priorities, stakeholders, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
• Monitor category spend, savings, supplier performance, and contractual compliance, and identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and operational efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level