Procurement Manager Category II

corbion • Lenexa, KS

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About The Position

At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.
 The Procurement Category Manager NPR (Non-Product Related) is responsible for the sourcing of indirect materials and services within North American operations sites. The ideal candidate is comfortable with the exploration, development, and execution of category strategies, engaging with supplier base and internal cross-functional teams. In this role, you will be accountable for cost savings, process validations and improvements and delivering against individual, department and company annual targets. Proactively updating management on issues and opportunities within their scope of responsibility.
 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, economics, engineering, food industry or related disciplines. Master's Degree a plus.
• 6+ years’ experience in procurement/supply chain function within consumer packaged goods or food industry with specific focus on indirect spend involving multiple sites.
• Understanding of business finance to include Capital Expense, leases, time value of money, and TCO.
• Advanced skillset including time management, prioritization, and delivering on promises while managing multiple projects in a fast and dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills with ability to understand/communicate/present and execute complex procurement strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a cross functional matrix environment where responsibilities are layered throughout the organization.
• Knowledge of contract management and resolution procedures.
• Detailed understanding of Source to Pay tools (SAP) with advanced literacy in all Microsoft applications.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, recommend and execute procurement strategies; think and act strategically.
• Oversee the indirect sourcing of materials and services within North American operations sites. Partner with, and communicate regularly, with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain and negotiate contracts and commitments.
• Identify and implement cost savings opportunities within the total supply chain; continuous improvement mindset.
• Make decisions using strong understanding of markets in critical areas of spend management and fundamentals that make up price risk management.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional teams to champion change throughout the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees