category manager

DICETEK LLC

<div><p><b>Job Purpose</b></p><p>
To apply for this role, it is essential to have in-depth understanding and experience in Insurance (covering Medical &amp; Life, Credit Life, General, Financial lines, Trade Finance and brokers engagements).
</p><p>The Sourcing Manager (reporting to the Business Sourcing Senior Manager) is responsible for the Group insurance including international. The Sourcing Manager will be executing strategic sourcing initiatives for specific categories (Insurance) to drive cost efficiencies, supplier performance, and category management excellence. This role focuses on managing vendor relationships, negotiating favourable terms, and ensuring compliance with sourcing policies and regulations. The Manager also optimizes sourcing operations and delivers value through supplier relationships.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Experiences
</b></p><ul><li>Successful, multi-year track record in a sourcing organization is an advantage.</li><li>3 to 5 years&rsquo; experience in Insurance &amp; brokers relation<br>
</li></ul><p></p><br>
<p><b>Knowledge &amp; Skills</b></p><ul><li>Technical skills: problem-solving and analytical skills, negotiations skills, clear understanding of S2C cycle and drivers of costs savings / efficiency in Insurance.</li><li>Managerial skills: project management, negotiating skills, organized and detail oriented, quick learner.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Education</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree</li><li>Certificate or master&rsquo;s degree in insurance
</li><li>CIPS level 3 , Level 4 or higher preferred</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Main Tasks</b></p><ul><li>Leads the vendor selection and negotiation process; establishes and maintains contractual and business relationships with the vendors; monitors contract compliance Drive negotiations with individual vendors to ensure cost savings objectives while maintaining supply quality</li><li>Drive annual productivity improvements in each spend category. Develop, champion, and ensure implementation of ideas that will optimize Company's total cost year-over year for assigned spend categories</li><li>Ensure strategies are implemented and reductions secured according to implementation plans. Contract compliance will be actively monitored by the Sourcing Manager and when required, the Sourcing Manager will work with business unit leadership to address noncompliance issues</li><li>Develop, implement, and monitor business unit satisfaction with key suppliers and the support/responsiveness of the centre purchasing activity for assigned leverage commodities. Develop expertise in the assigned spend categories for the assigned market and category</li><li>Identifying and communicating new technologies and solutions to Company's key problems in the assigned spend areas. Be the first line of contact with suppliers</li><li>Identify/define sourcing best practices both within and external to Company and work with key stakeholders to ensure that those best practices are widely adopted by Company's Groups, segments and subsidiaries. Regularly exchange best practice with counterparts across Group Locations</li></ul></div><p></p>

Sourcing Category Manager – Insurance

Capgemini

<div><div><div><div><p>Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you&rsquo;d like, where you&rsquo;ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you&rsquo;ll be able to reimagine what&rsquo;s possible. Join us and help the world&rsquo;s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.</p>
<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Long Description</b></h2>
</div><div><p>The Corporate Professional Services (CPS) &ndash; EU Regional Buying Centre Buyer is responsible for executing CPS sourcing activities and delivering the associated Savings Plan within the Regional Buying Centre, in line with the Global CPS Sourcing Strategy, the CPS Target Operating Model, and the guidance of the EU Regional Buying Centre Lead.</p>
<p>The CPS category covers six product areas: Employee Benefits, MarCom (Marketing &amp; Communication), MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Congresses and Events), Insurance, Professional Services, and Training.</p>
<p>For this role, the assigned scope is BeNeLux &ndash; Employee Benefits / MarCom / MICE. Geographic and category scope may evolve over time based on business needs and the Buyer&rsquo;s interest in developing new domains.</p>
<p>The role ensures full compliance with Procurement processes and policies, guaranteeing disciplined and auditable sourcing execution. It contributes to the definition, deployment, and maintenance of the Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and supports effective Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) in line with CPS governance.</p>
<p>The position ensures disciplined execution of the CPS Sourcing Cycle, translating approved category strategies into concrete sourcing and savings actions, and is accountable for the delivery, tracking, and documentation of sourcing-related savings within scope.</p>
<p>Country-level stakeholder ownership remains under the Procurement Category Manager &ndash; External Resources &amp; Corporate Professional Services &ndash; Benelux.</p>
<p>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</p>
<p>Category Strategy &amp; Value Creation</p>
<ul><li>Execute sourcing initiatives aligned with Global CPS category strategies and approved Buying Centre Sourcing and Savings Plans</li>
<li>Translate global category direction into concrete sourcing actions that maximize value for money, service quality, and risk mitigation</li>
<li>Identify and support opportunities for standardization, industrialization, and leverage within the assigned category and geographic scope</li>
<li>Contribute market intelligence, supplier insights, and savings opportunities to support continuous enhancement of category performance</li>
</ul><p>Stakeholder Partnership</p>
<ul><li>Collaborate closely with the EU Regional Buying Centre Lead, Global CPS stakeholders, and Country Category Managers</li>
<li>Support early procurement involvement by enabling structured sourcing execution aligned with approved strategies</li>
<li>Contribute to sourcing-related discussions, performance reviews, and execution updates as required, while country-level stakeholder ownership remains under Country CMs</li>
</ul><p>Supplier &amp; Contract Management</p>
<ul><li>Execute end-to-end sourcing activities including RfX processes, negotiations, renewals, and supplier selections within assigned CPS categories</li>
<li>Operate sourcing activities leveraging the Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and contribute to Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) performance</li>
<li>Support contract execution, commercial performance tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives in line with CPS governance and standards</li>
</ul><p>CANDIDATE PROFILE</p>
<p>Education:</p>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or a related field preferred</li>
<li>Strategic sourcing execution within a global procurement framework</li>
<li>RfX management, negotiations, and supplier selection</li>
<li>Savings delivery, tracking, and documentation (P&amp;L, Cost Avoidance, Cost Containment)</li>
<li>Strong understanding of sourcing governance, compliance, and auditability</li>
<li>Ability to translate global category strategies into executable actions</li>
<li>Collaboration within matrixed, regional, and global procurement environments</li>
<li>Contribution to process standardization and sourcing maturity</li>
<li>German and English fluency is a must</li>
</ul></div></div></div><p>Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of &euro;22.1 billion.
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Make it real | www.capgemini.com</p></div></div></div></div>

Procurement Buying Centre Buyer - Employee Benefits/MarCom/MICE - DACH

Cargill

<div><p>Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life&rsquo;s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.</p><p>
This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.</p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Purpose and Impact</b></h2>
</div><div><div><p>
The Advisor, Marketing Manager - Retail Grinds will identify, develop and lead the marketing strategy, priorities and investments for the Cargill's Retail Ground Beef business. In this role, you will apply broad and in depth knowledge of the business, market, customer drivers and product offerings to inform and direct customer driven marketing initiatives that accomplish business and financial goals. As a strategic partner to the business, product performance and create value for customers while driving business growth.</p></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Key Accountabilities</b></h2>
</div><div><div><ul><li>Provide thought leadership in the development and execution of marketing strategy and annual plans for the assigned product or category, incorporating brands and customer segments as relevant and in alignment with broader business objectives.</li><li>
Partner collaboratively with broader marketing teams to inform comprehensive product or category promotional programs, campaigns and other marketing activations in alignment with budgets and relevant competitive, customer and market dynamics.</li><li>
Partner strategically with cross functional teams to understand and apply customer needs, competitor intelligence, market trends and consumer behaviors to drive where to play and how to win decisions for the product or category, improve overall positioning and advance customer value capture.</li><li>
Ensure the product or category portfolio is healthy and drives growth by spearheading innovation, new product development, co creation of customer solutions and product commercialization initiatives.</li><li>
Provide expert thought leadership to design launch strategies for new products, services or solutions as measured by key performance indicators, partnering collaboratively across commercial and technical functions to optimize customer engagement and demand.</li><li>
Drive customer experience improvements for the assigned product or category, developing and activating differentiated customer value propositions in partnership with broader teams.</li><li>
Provide guidance on the development and delivery of marketing trainings, events and collateral for the product or category.</li><li>
Provide expert thought leadership in your field and work with limited direction, using additional research and interpretation to identify issues or problems. You may provide direction to supporting team members and be a strategic contributor.</li><li>
Other duties as assigned</li></ul></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications</b></h2>
</div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</b></h3><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a related field or equivalent experience</li><li>
Minimum of six years of related work experience</li><li>
Experience in the food industry</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
</b><br>
<b>Preferred Qualifications</b></h3><ul><li>
Protein industry experience</li><li>
Experience in retail or CPG categories</li><li>
Experience in innovation, product commercialization, or packaging strategy</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Position Information</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>This position is hybrid and requires to be on site based on business need. Up to 30% of travel is required to support the business.</li><li>
This position is located in Wayzata, MN or Wichita, KS</li><li>
This posting will expire on July 31st, 2026</li><li>
The expected salary for this position is $130,000 - $175,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.</li><li>
At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).</li></ul></div></div></div><p>
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet</p><br>
To apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use this link to create a login to apply.</div>

Advisor, Marketing Manager - Retail Grinds

Silicon Ranch Corporation

<p></p><div><p>Silicon Ranch is a fully integrated provider of customized renewable energy, carbon, and battery storage solutions for a diverse set of partners across North America.</p><br>
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</p><ul><li>We are known for putting community partnerships first, and are the only renewable energy company in the U.S. that owns and operates all of its solar ranches and has a 100% track record for successful delivery.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<ul>
<li>We have the largest utility scale agrivoltaics portfolio in the country under Regenerative Energy&reg;, our nationally recognized holistic approach to project design, construction, and land management. Our model incorporates regenerative ranching and other regenerative land management practices to restore livelihoods and soil health, biodiversity, and water quality.</li><br>
</ul>
<p></p><ul><li>Through our subsidiary, Clearloop, we are able to help businesses of all sizes reclaim their carbon footprint with a direct investment in building new solar projects while also helping bring renewable energy and economic development to distressed communities.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p>
By joining Silicon Ranch, you will be joining a team of experienced and dedicated individuals who have proven time and again that it is indeed possible to not only &quot;make solar do more&quot;, but to make the promise of carbon-free, renewable energy that benefits people right where it comes from a tangible, measurable, and replicable reality.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><i>
Silicon Ranch is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is reflective of the communities in which we work and serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.</i></p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Job Description</b></p><br>
<p><b>
Position: </b>Senior Manager, Sourcing</p><br>
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Location: </b>Remote</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Overview:</b></p>
<p>
Silicon Ranch develops, builds, owns, and operates utility-scale solar and renewable energy projects across the U.S. The Senior Manager, Supply Chain owns the strategy, sourcing, and risk posture for the major equipment that powers our projects, which includes modules, transformers, inverters, racking, and other major equipment. You will set multi-year category and sourcing strategy, be responsible for the equipment budget and savings targets, lead and develop members of the supply chain team, and serve as a senior point of accountability for supply continuity, cost, and trade compliance.</p>
<p>
You will collaborate closely with engineering, legal, contract management, project management, project finance, and operations, and partner with Legal on legal terms without serving as legal counsel.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Main Responsibilities:</b></p>
<p><b>
Strategy, category &amp; vendor management</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Help set and execute multi-year procurement and category strategy for key equipment (modules, transformers, inverters, racking, and other major equipment).</li>
</ul><ul><li>Build and maintain long-term strategic supplier relationships that ensure cost competitiveness, quality, and reliability of supply.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution to secure optimal commercial terms.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Run Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and supplier performance metrics/scorecards to drive accountability and continuous improvement.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Commercial &amp; contract management</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Structure and negotiate Master Supply Agreements (MSAs) and long-term, portfolio-scale procurement frameworks.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Contribute to domestic content strategy in coordination with project finance/tax and legal to support investment tax credits and secure and maintain compliance certifications.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Responsible for the equipment budget and savings targets.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Develop, refine, and govern procurement policies and procedures to improve efficiency, transparency, and communication.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Trade compliance &amp; risk</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Serve as senior owner of trade compliance for equipment sourcing.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Manage commodity risk (steel, copper, aluminum, etc.), advising on forward cost curves and budgetary impacts.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Ensure supply continuity through prequalification, supplier financial-health monitoring, allocation management, and contingency planning.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Planning, </b><b>logistics</b><b> &amp; execution</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Ensure effective scheduling, tracking, and delivery of owner furnished equipment to meet construction timelines, including inventory, warehousing, staging, and laydown coordination.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Coordinate quality and factory acceptance testing (FAT)/source inspection and non-conformance resolution with Engineering.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Integrate procurement schedules and specifications into RFPs and EPC subcontracts, in partnership with the delivery teams.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Leadership &amp; team development</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Mentor, and develop the supply chain team and build the processes and governance that scale the function.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Elevate the team's commercial and negotiation capability and alignment with procurement best practices.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Act as a strategic liaison between procurement and cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence, alignment, and efficiency.</li></ul><br>
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<p><b>
Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>6-8 years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain, including demonstrated people-leadership (leading a team and/or developing other managers) and portfolio- or program-scale ownership.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Experience in renewables, power, construction, infrastructure, or a related industry; utility-scale solar or renewables strongly preferred.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Proven track record negotiating complex commercial transactions and long-term/master agreements, with emphasis on cost control, risk management, and supplier performance.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Experience with EPC contracts and logistics coordination for major equipment.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Trade-compliance depth relevant to solar: UFLPA/traceability, customs, and domestic content strategy for the ITC.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Strong financial acumen for pricing trends, commodity fluctuations, TCO/should-cost, budget ownership, and supply-chain risk.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Excellent communication skills, able to engage and influence internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Bachelor's in business, supply chain, finance, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Preferred: MBA, ISM CPSM, or APICS/ASCM CPIM/CSCP.</li></ul><br>
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<p></p>
<p><b>Our interview process:</b></p>
<p>
A typical interview process at Silicon Ranch might include the below stages. Please note that we may make changes to these steps as needed, and details will be provided to you early on in the process.</p>
<div>
<ul><li>Introductory Interview with our recruiter</li></ul>
<ul><li>Hiring Manager Interview to dive into technical skills and behavioral questions</li></ul>
<ul><li>Panel Interview to assess cross-functional skills and dive deeper into technical skills</li></ul>
<ul><li>Executive Interview to answer high-level questions about SRC and the team</li></ul></div></div><p></p>

Senior Manager, Sourcing

Kraft Heinz

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description
</b></h2><p>Job Description
</p><p>Purpose of the Job
</p><p>We are looking for a Sensory &amp; Consumer experience (CX) Manager for Kraft Heinz International to join our unique Consumer &amp; Culinary experience team; bringing together chef, consumer and sensory researchers with the passion to inspire and design delicious food experiences. As part of this team, you will play a critical role in delivering relevant and actionable product insights (recipe &amp; pack) to drive the success of our innovations within the International Zone.
</p><p>As a CX category manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the sensory experience of our products and ensuring they resonate with our consumers. You will lead the international CX strategy, roadmap and strategic projects for one of Kraft Heinz key categories.
</p><p>Responsibilities
</p><ul><li>Leading and/or coaching CX scientist(s) in delivering best in class CX expertise on your category scope including strategic project portfolio
</li><li>Develop and implement a holistic CX strategy for your category to deliver insights that will enable our internal stakeholders to take the right decision which will drive the success of our products
</li><li>Play a leadership role in partnering with R&amp;D, Marketing and Consumer Market Insights to drive our company short term (1 to 3y0 and long term (10y) strategies, integrating the needs of 3 Zones (2 emerging markets and 1 developed market).
</li><li>Lead CX innovation and renovation projects by providing actionable recommendations based on key findings. Provides complete sensory and consumer research learning plan from start to end together with our team of chefs. Ensure holistic understanding of consumers perceptions to identify products opportunities and recommend action plans to drive business objectives.
</li><li>Proactively contributes to the holistic CX strategic programs by enhancing the value of CX insights and ensuring that they are used to develop strong consumer product propositions including claims/benefits
</li><li>Use different tools (qual and quant) / different approaches (sensory and Design Thinking) and summarize different sources of information to guides the business for assessment of product and pack performance; in alignment with our testing best practices and recommendations.
</li><li>Work in close collaboration with multifunctional teams, ensuring regular connections with the zones for local relevance. Ensure a very strong collaboration with the Consumer Insight team in building &amp; owning the overall insights learning plans roadmaps. Work as one team to ensure strong connections with Kraft Heinz Company business objectives.
</li><li>Proactively ensure strong connection with our innovation ecosystem and the external world to propose, develop and utilize novel methodologies to meet changing business needs when relevant. Publish and/or present in congresses according to opportunities.
</li><li>Co-responsible for continuous development of consumer experience research best practices and new approaches to drive business impact
</li></ul><p>Qualifications and education requirements
</p><p><b>Please kindly note that you need to have an EU Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included) in order to proceed for this position.
</b></p><ul><li>University degree (Masters or PhD) in Sensory &amp; Consumer Science, Psychology, Anthropology, UX Design, or related fields
</li><li>Relevant (8+) experience in CX Research including experience in corporate (agency and/or FMCG company)
</li><li>Strong generalized knowledge and expertise in consumer experience research methodologies including both quantitative and qualitative approach. Expertise in sensory sciences methodologies and/or consumer lead innovation strategy is a plus.
</li><li>Strong communication and presentation skills: highly developed soft skills required for effective data presentation and business influence based on results. Ability to simplify complex data analysis to actionable, easy to understand insights.
</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills: consultation and influencing capability for every level of exposure in the company
</li></ul><p>Soft Skills:
</p><ul><li>Strong interpersonal and team skills (organization, prioritization, communication, and flexibility)
</li><li>Agile, happy to think out of the box
</li><li>Doer, creative and passion for design and food
</li><li>Love to work in a team
</li><li>Fluent in English, written and spoken
</li></ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Location(s)
</b></h2>Nijmegen<br>
<p></p><br>
<p><br>
<b>Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer &ndash; Underrepresented Ethnic Minority </b><b>Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals </b><b>with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes </b><b>.</b></p></div>

Consumer Experience Manager

Demant

<div>Overview:<div></div><div><br>
Diagnostic Group, LLC is part of the Demant Group. Demant is a world-leading hearing healthcare group that for more than a century has played a vital part in developing innovative technologies and knowledge to help improve people&rsquo;s hearing and health. In every aspect, from hearing devices, hearing implants and diagnostic equipment to intelligent audio solutions and hearing care all over the world, Demant is active and engaged.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Demant group covers five business areas: Hearing Care, Hearing Aids, Hearing Implants, Diagnostics, and Communications.</div><div></div><p><br>
Diagnostic Group, LLC is looking for an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist who is responsible for executing procurement activities while supporting alignment with global category strategies. This role serves as a key liaison between the U.S. and European organizations, partnering closely with Category Managers to support supplier management activities across North America. The position also collaborates with the U.S. sales organization to ensure strong cross-functional alignment, responsiveness, and successful business outcomes.</p><div><b>
Travel:</b> This position requires regional approximately 15-25 days per year including domestic travel and occasional travel internationally to our locations in Denmark and Poland.</div><p></p><p><b><br>
Compensation:</b> $95,000-$125,000 depending on experience.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Schedule</b>: Monday through Friday 8 AM-4 PM. This position requires the incumbent to be onsite each day.</p><div></div><div><b><br>
Full-time benefits include</b>:</div><ul><li>
Medical, dental, prescription, and vision benefits</li><li>
24/7 virtual medical care</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program for you and your family</li><li>
401(k) with company match</li><li>
Company-paid life insurance</li><li>
Supplemental insurance for yourself, your spouse/partner, and your children</li><li>
Short-term and long-term disability insurance</li><li>
Pre-tax Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care or</li><li>
Dependent Care</li><li>
Pet Insurance</li><li>
Commuter accounts</li><li>
Employee Perks (tech discount)</li></ul>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Execute sourcing activities including RFQs, negotiations, and supplier selection in support of categories and selected sub-categories.</li><li>
Function as the regional procurement interface for North America, ensuring alignment with global category strategies.</li><li>
Collaboration with Category Managers on supplier development and strategy execution</li><li>
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships focused on quality, cost, and delivery.</li><li>
Drive cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>
Support supplier segmentation, SRM, and performance follow-up.</li><li>
Ensure contract compliance and alignment with regulatory requirements (ISO 13485/MDR/MDSAP)</li><li>
Work closely with the U.S. sales organization to secure alignment and effective cooperation.</li><li>
Contribute to process and continuous improvements.</li><li>
Identify and mitigate supply risks.</li><li>
All other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>
Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills.</li><li>
Excellent sales and customer service skills.</li><li>
Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.</li><li>
Effective time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.</li><li>
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.</li><li>
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Education and Experience:</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field required.</li><li>
A master&rsquo;s degree and/or relevant procurement certifications preferred.</li><li>
5-10 years of experience in procurement or sourcing.</li><li>
Experience working across regions and building alignment.</li><li>
Experience from regulated industries, medical device experience is a plus.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Travel:</b></p><ul><li>
This position is subject to travel up to 10% of the time.
</li></ul><p><b>Physical Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.</li><li>
Physically able to reach, stretch, bend, and sit for extended periods of time during a daily routine.</li><li>
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Pre‑Employment Requirements</b></div><br>
<div></div><ul><li>
Clear background check including criminal history and education verification.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Diagnostic Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.</div><div></div><div><br>
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Senior Procurement Specialist

Join the IPG Team!
<br>Are you ready to elevate your career? At IPG, we are more than just a global leader in packaging and protective solutions—we are a community that values safety, people, passion, integrity, performance, and teamwork. From tapes and films to packaging and protective products, as well as engineered coated materials and advanced packaging machinery, we develop innovative solutions that protect the world. Now, we are expanding our global team and looking for talented individuals like you!
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Position Description
<br><b>Title:</b> Sourcing Specialist
<br><b>Department:</b> Global Sourcing
<br><b>Immediate Supervisor:</b> Sr. Global Sourcing Manager
<br><b>Status:</b> Exempt
<br><b>Position Overview:</b> Supports Global Sourcing activities and assists in category management for specified raw materials, including paper related spend, and other raw materials as directed. Acts as a liaison across R&D, Plant Operations, Quality, and Procurement to facilitate material trials, supplier engagement, and sourcing initiatives. Provides category knowledge and market insights as needed, with emphasis on paper-based materials including various paper and release liners. Delivering data-driven analysis and reporting to inform decisions on cost, quality, availability, and innovation.
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Principle Accountabilities
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<li>Support category strategies and sourcing initiatives for assigned raw materials, including paper-based materials including but not limited to release liners</li>
<li>Maintain working knowledge of paper markets and materials and support paper-related sourcing initiatives as needed; Serve as primary liaison across R&D, Plant Operations, Quality, and other stakeholders to plan, coordinate, and communicate material trials, qualifications, and changes.</li>
<li>Coordinate trial material orders, including; track timelines, requirements, and trial-related spend to support budget visibility.</li>
<li>Lead and/or support RFI/RFQ/RFP processes for liners and other materials as directed; consolidate supplier inputs, technical documentation, and pricing data.</li>
<li>Assess, and integrate new or existing suppliers to support future requirements and innovation projects.</li>
<li>Build and maintain supplier KPI metrics/scorecards; monitor and improve supplier performance against quality, delivery, service, and cost targets.</li>
<li>Assist in resolution of supply and/or quality issues; coordinate corrective actions with suppliers and internal teams and mediate price/quality disputes as needed.</li>
<li>Develop sourcing roadmaps and monitor timetables to ensure timely availability of materials to support plant operations and new product launch programs.</li>
<li>Review supplier capacities and supply risks; recommend tooling and capital investments and/or dual sourcing to protect continuity and support growth.</li>
<li>Perform demand/supply and market analysis to assess short and long-term pricing trends, raw material availability, and industry capacity for liners and paper.</li>
<li>Manage sourcing and trial data quality; cleanse and maintain data and deliver reporting/dashboards (trial results, material performance, cost comparisons) to enable decision-making.</li>
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Essential Skills and Experience
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<li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field</li>
<li>Experience in raw material sourcing, with a preference for paper and paper-based materials.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of paper materials including paper varieties and release liner materials, markets, and specifications; ability to translate technical needs with R&D and Plant Operations.</li>
<li>Minimum 3 years of experience working in the Purchasing or Supply Chain field, in manufacturing environment</li>
<li>Experience finding, qualifying, assessing, and auditing suppliers, including international</li>
<li>Strong negotiation skills</li>
<li>Excellent planning, organizational and oral and written communication skills</li>
<li>Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and reporting/dashboard tools</li>
<li>Travel is required (up to 20%). Some international travel may be required.</li>
<li>Position requires the ability to organize and conduct meetings with internal and external customer and suppliers.</li>
<li>Position requires an advanced level of negotiating skills needed for involvement in supplier contract process and cost reductions.</li>
<li>Position requires interaction with other internal groups concerning technical matters, conveying ideas, and recommending possible solutions to problems.</li>
<li>Formal Project Management training a plus.</li>
<li>This role follows a hybrid schedule, requiring 2–3 days onsite at the Sarasota, FL headquarters.</li>
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Why Choose IPG?
<br>At IPG, you will find more than just a job—you will find a place where your success is our success. We pride ourselves on a culture built around strong relationships, where every team member plays a crucial role in our growth. Whether it is through cross-department collaboration, continuous training, or sustainability-driven initiatives, we create an environment where you can thrive.
<br>Our commitment to sustainability influences everything we do, from designing eco-friendly products to minimizing waste in our production processes. We are dedicated to building a greener future while providing safe, supportive workplaces for our people.
<br>With over 40 years of industry expertise and a proven track record of growth and innovation, IPG offers a stable, secure environment where you can flourish!
<br>We offer competitive pay, extensive benefits that support you and your family, and exciting career development opportunities. Whether you are looking to enhance your skills or advance your career, we offer ongoing training and the support you need to succeed. Think big, dream bigger, and make an impact with IPG.
<br>You belong here. Join us today!

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