category sourcing manager

Nike

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  Who Are We Looking For
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 We are looking for an impact-driven Sourcing Manager who will join the team to be a leader for our sourcing events and liase with our stakeholders, while executing the Outbound Transportation strategy, building provider relationships and cost consciousness and operational execution at front of mind! You will be a primary Sourcing Manager for Global, North America and APLA GEOs and have an extended network of sourcing peers in NIKE&rsquo;s global key geographies of EMEA and Greater China. This role reports into and will be supported by the Global Director Outbound Transportation, under the Global Procurement Supply Chain Organization.
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  What Will You Work On
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 You will work in designing, executing, and leading global sourcing events, with a savings and tangible value focus, with the support of Category Leads for market insights and more in conjunction with our in-GEO and Territory internal stakeholders to prioritize the pipeline of projects and sourcing events for the category. You will jointly identify opportunities and sourcing strategies to collect value across cost, capacity, capabilities, sustainability, and more. The sourcing strategy will be based on overall Nike Corporate, SCPO, Geo Supply Chain, Global Procurement objectives, market dynamics and rigorous TCO analytics.
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 You will develop sourcing strategies and execute the strategic plans for Outbound Transportation events. You will generate and analyze insights to best fashion cost conscious solutions while retaining or enhancing operational needs and wants. You will work with stakeholders and suppliers to draft, review and redline contracts and implement negotiated agreements. You will be a key partner to Nike operations in delivering on the Athlete&rsquo;s Promise.
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  Who Will You Work With
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 You will work within the Global Procurement Supply Chain - Outbound Transportation team, alongside other GEO and category sourcing managers and sourcing analysts based in Nike PHK and in our GEOs. You will be responsible for leading and fostering strategic relationships with internal stakeholder and external service providers. Your impact on the category and in projects will be global with high focus in Nike&rsquo;s Global Transportation model.
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  What You Bring
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   Minimum 3+ years relevant work experience in Supply Chain, Outbound Transportation or Procurement services
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   Strong project management, communication and presentation skills
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   Strong analytical skills and the ability to derive insights from data
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   Bachelor's degree in Business or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
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  Preferred Experience
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   Managing supplier and business partner relationships (e.g., carriers, SRM)
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   Familiarity with transportation markets, outbound modes (FTL, LTL, Pool Point, Small Parcel, Intermodal, Deconsolidators), and related financial/cost structures
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   Skills in procurement analysis, sourcing strategies, negotiations, contracting, and cost modeling (including total cost of ownership and savings analytics)
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   Exposure to global, cross-cultural projects and diverse categories
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   Professional procurement certification (CPM or equivalent) and experience with e-sourcing tools (e.g., Jaggaer)
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 We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
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Global Strategic Sourcing Manager – Outbound Transportation

Buzzballz

<div>Company/Location Overview:<br>
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Job Description/Responsibilities:
<div>
The <b>Senior</b> <b>Procurement Manager &ndash; Glass Packaging</b> purchases and manages availability of high quality and best price glass packaging for all Sazerac Manufacturing locations. Develops and implements effective category sourcing strategies and generates bottom-line material cost improvement. Works closely with manufacturing and marketing teams to achieve objectives and successful delivery of projects. Drives supplier quality improvement and accountability, contract negotiation, and total cost savings. This position reports to the Procurement Director of Direct Materials and is based in <b>Louisville, KY or Carrollton, TX.</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Responsibilities:</b></div><ul><li>
Assist the accounting teams and VP, Procurement to assure that bills of materials are developed accurately, and that information is supplied as needed to stakeholders to assure continued data integrity. Work closely with the manufacturing teams to achieve objectives - cost, quality, service and inventory turnover. Drive supplier quality improvement and accountability. Work closely with the marketing teams to support the successful delivery of New Brand, and Brand Renovation projects - Ensuring on time, at quality on Cost targets are achieved.</li><li>
Assist the Accounting and Procurement teams to ensure that costs are accurately captured, reported, and budgeted using the best available market knowledge and analysis. The major outcome of this roles is to provide relevant and accurate information to allow timely decision-making concerning commodity pricing. Monitor manages the assigned commodity and category contracts. Ensure sourcing events are planned and executed and contracts executed accordingly.</li><li>
Analyze demand and supply chains to facilitate proper reorder points of goods to maintain full operational support, proper safety stocks, and reduce excess inventories. Major outcome is to allow operational functionality while maintaining inventory levels that do not tie up company resources in storage and dollars. Identify, develop and implement cost improvement strategies with key company suppliers. Build long-term strategic relationships and look for joint improvement opportunities.</li><li>
Maintain a list of goals / desired outcomes for personal and professional development, to include a 6 month, one year, and 5 year plan. Use the FYI book and the Sazerac Talent Development System as a guide. Maintain a one to one dialogue with reporting manager to communicate progress to personal, departmental, and company goals / objectives. When called to lead on procurement initiatives that have companywide impact. Lead and direct the proactive management an understanding of industry best practices and technology trends for the assigned commodities and categories. Ensure benchmarking is in place and provide insight.</li><li>
Maintain a high level of support and energy towards achieving company and departmental priorities. Assure that performance of suppliers is geared towards improving internal customer service and overall operations. Manager should be a leader in supporting initiatives that achieve results. Work closely with manufacturing leadership on various in/outsourcing, cost reduction and performance improvement initiatives. Drive supplier quality improvement using the SNCR / DMR Process, ensure accountability. Ensure all supplier qualification are completed and maintained. Support and further develop the regular department management and reporting process</li><li>
Assist with the development, implementation and use of the VIR system. Develop and implement a set of prospective VE efforts the manufacturing teams, internal stakeholders and suppliers.</li><li>
Secure information from suppliers and provide needed information to comply with the Bioterrorism Act to the Sazerac internal team.</li></ul>
Qualifications/Requirements:<div></div><p><b><br>
Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree</li><li>
7+ years relevant experience</li></ul><div><b>
Preferred:
</b></div><ul><li>Wine and spirits industry experience</li><li>
5+ years&rsquo; experience with development and management of vendor relationships including contracts</li><li>
2+ years&rsquo; experience in purchasing materials for food/beverage/ or packaged goods manufacturing</li><li>
2+ years&rsquo; Experience managing multiple locations</li><li>
Willingness to travel</li></ul><div>
 <b>Physical Requirements</b></div><ul><li>
Hybrid work schedule from Louisville, KY or Carrollton, TX</li><li>
Ability to travel (up to 25%)</li></ul><div></div><div><i><br>
Placement within the salary range is calculated based upon years of directly relatable experience for the position.</i></div><div></div><div><br>
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#Hybrid</div></div>

Senior Procurement Manager - Glass Packaging

Starbucks

<div><p><b>Now Brewing &ndash; </b><b>mgr sr sourcing group </b><b>#tobeapartner</b></p><p></p><p>
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.<br>
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This role will allow you to leverage your leadership and sourcing expertise at one of the world&rsquo;s most iconic brands. We&rsquo;re looking for a dynamic leader to shape our supplier strategy and drive operational excellence across food, beverage, and non-food categories. In this role, you&rsquo;ll inspire teams, foster innovation, and build strategic partnerships that deliver sustainable value while upholding the highest standards of quality and integrity.</p><p><b>
As a mgr sr sourcing group, you will&hellip;</b></p><p><b>
Drive the engagement, development and performance of all members of their team.</b></p><ul><li>
Ensures each partner has job clarity, including guiding partners in crafting meaningful goals that move work forward and enhance growth and development.</li><li>
Regularly engages in purposeful development discussions that generate insight and drive performance.</li><li>
Develops talent for the organization and is an advocate for partners seeking growth opportunities.</li><li>
Develop team to enable consistent achievement of goals.</li><li>
Celebrate success and address performance gaps knowing that partners can always improve.</li><li>
Effectively leading partner onboarding, including tactically train on key sourcing skills and how to approach sourcing through the lens of Starbucks values.</li></ul><p><b>
Leadership</b></p><ul><li>
Lead and manage team to deliver best in class sourcing foundations and strategy execution to support the implementation of company programs and organizational strategic plans.</li><li>
Establish goals for the team, develop organizational capability, and models behaviors aligned to company values on how results should be achieved.</li><li>
Successfully motivate and collaborate within their team and across their peer group, and director level and above.</li><li>
Lead using demonstrated and proven experience and the application of best practice sourcing skills.</li><li>
Ensures partners adhere to legal and operational compliance requirements.</li><li>
Builds effective and diverse teams: Provides direction, empowers, challenges and inspires team members to achieve business results.</li><li>
Leads effective staffing decisions to include succession planning, diverse and inclusive hiring decisions, disciplinary actions, performance management, recognition and rewards.</li></ul><p><b>
Architect Value</b></p><ul><li>
Develop strategic and operational plans for the team, managing execution, measuring results, and holding partners accountable.</li><li>
Assist director in establishing measurable and strategic goals to enable bottom-line and top-line company growth, and corporate social responsibility leadership.</li><li>
Prepares, communicates and aligns stakeholders and team on changes in strategy, policies, and practices within the organization.</li><li>
Plans and manages business unit and organizational processes and practices to ensure that programs are aligned with company business goals and objectives.</li></ul><p></p>
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We&rsquo;d love to hear from people with:</b></h2><p></p><ul><li>
Education (minimum education level, degree or certification necessary): Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in supply chain, business, engineering or other related fields preferred.</li><li>
Years of experience in specific field or utilizing designated skills (minimum needed to be qualified): 8+ years sourcing experience preferred.</li><li>
Leadership: Focused primarily on the growth and well-being of partners and the team, values diverse opinions, cultivates a culture of trust, empowers partners, acts with humility and shows up as with their authentic self.</li><li>
Sourcing Foundations: Expert knowledge of procurement processes such as category sourcing strategies, supplier relationship management, risk management, and key legal terms, RFXs, market analysis, &lsquo;should-cost&rsquo; models, and standard legal protections (i.e. confidentiality agreements). Helps other sourcing partners succeed through knowledge sharing of key sourcing foundations.</li><li>
Problem Solving: Strong acumen for coping with different business situations in a professional manner via obtaining essential information, focus on key objectives, recognize options available for solving problems, selecting the right approach to overcome obstacles, and set plans in motion to achieve execution.</li><li>
Teamwork: Effectively influences across peer groups and all management levels on complex strategy and demonstrates leadership.</li><li>
Project Management: Strong acumen for coping with different business situations in a professional manner via obtaining essential information, focus on key objectives, recognize options available for solving problems, selecting the right approach to overcome obstacles, and set plans in motion to achieve execution.</li><li>
Emotional Intelligence &amp; Influence: Ability to lead in an ambiguous environment and agile response to change. Demonstrate effective influencing skills via the ability to flex your style depending on strategy and stakeholder. Ability to effectively use different types of influencing styles.</li><li>
Communications &amp; Business Acumen: Ability to prepare clear and concise verbal, written, and visual presentations effectively utilizing storytelling techniques and ability to clearly communicate written and verbally to cross-functional stakeholders &amp; senior management to align and implement strategy. Proactive communication to management.</li><li>
Intellectual Curiosity: Proactively identifies and engages in opportunities to expand knowledge via external benchmarking, external resources, further education (certificates), learning more about the broader business, attending conferences, etc. Applying learnings and shares learnings broadly with peers.</li></ul><p></p><p>
As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor&rsquo;s degree through Arizona State University&rsquo;s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.</p><p></p><ul><li>If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.</li></ul><p></p><p>
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.</p><p></p><p>
We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why we're onsite four days a week.</p><p></p><p><b>
Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!</b></p><p></p><p><i>
Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</i></p><p></p><p><i>
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.</i><br>
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<i>Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at </i><i>applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com</i><i> or 1(888) 611-2258.</i></p></div><p></p>

senior group manager, Indirect / Direct Sourcing (Seattle, WA – U.S)

Alter Domus

<div><p><b>ABOUT US:</b></p><p></p><p><br>
As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning &ldquo;The Other House&rdquo; in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.</p><p></p><p><br>
With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different - in what we do, in how we work and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.</p><p></p><p><br>
Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com</p><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
JOB DESCRIPTION:</b></h2><ul><li>
Category Sourcing Strategy ownership for IT services and other Professional Services (eg HR, FM, etc):<ul><li>
Detailed spend, market and business analysis</li><li>
Development of category strategies and preferred suppliers leveraging the wider AlterDomus organization</li><li>
Build/maintain sustainable supplier partnership relationships</li></ul></li><li>
Effective cost / vendor management for IT Services and other Professional Services:<ul><li>
Responsible for the negotiation of competitive price for regional and global purchase</li><li>
Vendor performance management to ensure sustainable supply and service quality</li></ul></li><li>
Partner with key IT and other business stakeholders to:<ul><li>
Develop category strategies and supply bases that are aligned to the needs of the business and the annual operating plan</li><li>
Identify and deliver productivity opportunities</li></ul></li><li>
Be responsible for delivering a compliant procurement process</li><li>
Lead and manage complex tenders</li><li>
Ensure effective contract management, suppliers&rsquo; performance and service level</li><li>
Provide regular financial forecasts and productivity tracking</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
YOUR PROFILE:</b></h2><ul><li>
You have minimum 8 plus years of experience in a procurement/sales function <b>with IT procurement</b> <b>skills</b> or <b>alternatively with an IT/Software sales background</b> in a multi-national company</li><li>
You possess excellent written and oral skills in English</li><li>
You have a solid knowledge of negotiations for IT and services contracts</li><li>
You have the ability to communicate adequately with internal and external stakeholders</li><li>
You have effective interpersonal skills: excellent negotiator and strong communication and influencing skills to all levels of an organization. Demonstrated ability to develop credible business relationships with stakeholders</li><li>
You are results and action orientated : ability to implement and drive projects, processes and improvement</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
WHAT WE OFFER</b></p><p></p><p><br>
We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.</p><p></p><p><br>
Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Our global benefits also include:</b></p><ul><li>
Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave</li><li>
Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!</li><li>
Continuous mentoring along your career progression</li><li>
Active sports, events and social committees across our offices</li><li>
24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program</li><li>
The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan</li><li>
Plus additional local benefits depending on your location</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Equity in every sense of the word:</b></p><p>
We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong.</p><p></p><p><br>
We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. We take pride in creating a workplace where all our people are empowered to be truly invested in the alternative and bring their whole selves to work.</p><p></p><p><br>
We are committed to ensuring a welcoming recruiting and onboarding process for everyone. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you.</p><p></p><p><br>
(Alter Domus Privacy notice can be reviewed via Alter Domus webpage: https://alterdomus.com/privacy-notice/)</p><p><br>
</p><p>#LI-HYBRID</p></div>

Procurement Manager

Sazerac

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Sazerac Company Overview
</b></h2><div><div><div><div>Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton&rsquo;s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram&rsquo;s V.O., Myers&rsquo;s, Goldschl&auml;ger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.</div><div></div><div><br>
We&rsquo;re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the &ldquo;Best Places to Work in Kentucky&rdquo; four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of &ldquo;world&rsquo;s most award-winning distillery&rdquo; through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you&rsquo;re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.</div>
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Company/Location Overview</b></h2><div><div><br>
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</div></div></div><div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description/Responsibilities
</b></h2><div><div><div><div>The <b>Senior</b> <b>Procurement Manager &ndash; Glass Packaging</b> purchases and manages availability of high quality and best price glass packaging for all Sazerac Manufacturing locations. Develops and implements effective category sourcing strategies and generates bottom-line material cost improvement. Works closely with manufacturing and marketing teams to achieve objectives and successful delivery of projects. Drives supplier quality improvement and accountability, contract negotiation, and total cost savings. This position reports to the Procurement Director of Direct Materials and is based in <b>Louisville, KY or Carrollton, TX.</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Responsibilities:</b></div><ul><li>
Assist the accounting teams and VP, Procurement to assure that bills of materials are developed accurately, and that information is supplied as needed to stakeholders to assure continued data integrity. Work closely with the manufacturing teams to achieve objectives - cost, quality, service and inventory turnover. Drive supplier quality improvement and accountability. Work closely with the marketing teams to support the successful delivery of New Brand, and Brand Renovation projects - Ensuring on time, at quality on Cost targets are achieved.</li><li>
Assist the Accounting and Procurement teams to ensure that costs are accurately captured, reported, and budgeted using the best available market knowledge and analysis. The major outcome of this roles is to provide relevant and accurate information to allow timely decision-making concerning commodity pricing. Monitor manages the assigned commodity and category contracts. Ensure sourcing events are planned and executed and contracts executed accordingly.</li><li>
Analyze demand and supply chains to facilitate proper reorder points of goods to maintain full operational support, proper safety stocks, and reduce excess inventories. Major outcome is to allow operational functionality while maintaining inventory levels that do not tie up company resources in storage and dollars. Identify, develop and implement cost improvement strategies with key company suppliers. Build long-term strategic relationships and look for joint improvement opportunities.</li><li>
Maintain a list of goals / desired outcomes for personal and professional development, to include a 6 month, one year, and 5 year plan. Use the FYI book and the Sazerac Talent Development System as a guide. Maintain a one to one dialogue with reporting manager to communicate progress to personal, departmental, and company goals / objectives. When called to lead on procurement initiatives that have companywide impact. Lead and direct the proactive management an understanding of industry best practices and technology trends for the assigned commodities and categories. Ensure benchmarking is in place and provide insight.</li><li>
Maintain a high level of support and energy towards achieving company and departmental priorities. Assure that performance of suppliers is geared towards improving internal customer service and overall operations. Manager should be a leader in supporting initiatives that achieve results. Work closely with manufacturing leadership on various in/outsourcing, cost reduction and performance improvement initiatives. Drive supplier quality improvement using the SNCR / DMR Process, ensure accountability. Ensure all supplier qualification are completed and maintained. Support and further develop the regular department management and reporting process</li><li>
Assist with the development, implementation and use of the VIR system. Develop and implement a set of prospective VE efforts the manufacturing teams, internal stakeholders and suppliers.</li><li>
Secure information from suppliers and provide needed information to comply with the Bioterrorism Act to the Sazerac internal team.</li></ul>
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications/Requirements<br>
</b></h2>
<div></div><div><div><div><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree</li><li>
7+ years relevant experience</li></ul><div><b>
Preferred:
</b></div><ul><li>Wine and spirits industry experience</li><li>
5+ years&rsquo; experience with development and management of vendor relationships including contracts</li><li>
2+ years&rsquo; experience in purchasing materials for food/beverage/ or packaged goods manufacturing</li><li>
2+ years&rsquo; Experience managing multiple locations</li><li>
Willingness to travel</li></ul><div>
 <b>Physical Requirements</b></div><ul><li>
Hybrid work schedule from Louisville, KY or Carrollton, TX</li><li>
Ability to travel (up to 25%)</li></ul><div></div><div><i><br>
Placement within the salary range is calculated based upon years of directly relatable experience for the position.</i></div><div></div><div><br>
#LI-TH1</div><div>
#Hybrid</div>
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Culture and Benefits
</b></h2><div><div><div><div>A career at Sazerac offers you the opportunity to reach your full potential as part of a creative, decisive, high-performance team. Sazerac values the needs and wants of our team members and offers inclusive benefits to attract and retain the best talent. Our culture is built upon the values of hard work, diligence and personal responsibility.</div><div><b><br>
Sazerac Team Members enjoy:</b></div><ul><li>
Competitive Pay</li><li>
Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.</li><li>
Family Coverage: Options to cover family members, including domestic partners.</li><li>
401(k) Plan: Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan.</li><li>
Flexible Time Away: Enjoy paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave.</li><li>
Mental Health and Wellness: Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs.</li><li>
Educational Support: Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members.</li><li>
Fun Extras: Enjoy branded apparel, fun events, and a team member bottle purchase program.</li><li>
Training and Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development.</li></ul><div><i>
Benefits, salary range, and programs may vary by role or location. For roles within our commercial team - the Salary range refers to base salary only and does not include car allowance, annual bonus, fuel or cell phone reimbursement. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.</i></div>
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Min
</b></h2><div><div><div>USD $127,953.09/Yr.
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Max
</b></h2><div><div><div>USD $1,911,929.63/Yr.</div></div></div></div>

FreshRealm

This position pays between $90,000 - $120,000 depending on experience.
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Overview
<br><br>
We’re looking for a highly accountable, detail-driven Category Manager to join our Sourcing Team and support key initiatives across our food ingredient portfolio. Unlike traditional Category Manager roles, this position is not assigned to a single category. Instead, it provides analytical and operational support across multiple ingredient areas—helping drive accuracy, visibility, and execution within the sourcing function.
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The ideal candidate thrives in the details, connects data to action, and isn’t afraid to dig into the systems and information that power smart decisions. This role partners closely with Product Development, FSQA, Regulatory, Commercialization, Replenishment, and Revenue Enablement to ensure ingredient sourcing is efficient, data-driven, and flawlessly executed.
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Key Responsibilities
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New Ingredient Development
<br><br>
Support the sourcing and onboarding of new ingredients and SKUs for prepared meals and meal kits
<br><br>
Collaborate with Product Development, FSQA, Regulatory, Commercialization, Replenishment, and Revenue Enablement to ensure ingredient readiness, supplier setup, and data accuracy.
<br><br>
Gather cost inputs, supplier details, and documentation to support smooth commercialization and launch execution.
<br><br>
Data & Insights
<br><br>
Build, maintain, and interpret reports and dashboards to monitor supplier performance, cost movement, and sourcing timelines.
<br><br>
Validate and reconcile sourcing data across ERP and reporting systems in collaboration with Finance and Planning.
<br><br>
Provide data-driven insights that help guide sourcing decisions and improve team efficiency.
<br><br>
Cross-Functional & Category Support
<br><br>
Serve as a flexible resource within the sourcing team, supporting Category Managers with data analysis, project tracking, and execution tasks.
<br><br>
Assist during high-volume periods such as customer onboarding or ingredient transitions by managing details and maintaining accuracy across systems and deliverables.
<br><br>
Execute day-to-day sourcing activities such as supplier record updates, item validation, and cost maintenance to keep projects moving.
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Special Projects
<br><br>
Contribute to cross-functional sourcing initiatives, including brand transitions, supplier redundancy, and cost optimization projects
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Collaborate with leadership to gather and organize data that supports visibility and alignment across teams.
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Participate in process and system improvements that strengthen sourcing execution and data integrity.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sourcing Category Manager

Air Liquide

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   Support the Regional Category Manager in development of category strategy (for Local/Hub categories).
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   Define and implement category strategy (for local categories).
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   Implement the category strategic procurement process for local/hub suppliers.
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   Provide insight into specific local /hub suppliers, markets and business factors; ensure compliance with global policy.
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   Interface between the local/hub business and the category, and be first contact for suppliers
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   For local categories, define category strategy based on internal present and future requirements utilizing supplier and competitor market analysis, local HOP and key business stakeholders.
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   Ensure deployment and maintenance of local category strategy in all entities.
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   Manage contracts and supplier relationship in the long term. -Be accountable for the procurement performance related to his/her portfolio Resolve issues related to supplier in his/her portfolio.
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   The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for the sourcing strategy of equipment/materials/services in the specified local category. Jointly with the Operations, the Sourcing Specialist has the responsibility to prepare the Annual Sourcing Strategy/Plan, based on business objectives and the need to improve safety, quality, reliability, on-time Delivery, competitiveness or reduce risks related to product supply. Sourcing Specialist is in charge of overseeing local category management and ensures central-local collaboration in Coordinated/Enforced categories.
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   The sourcing plan shall primarily focus on supplier qualification (new or extension), frame agreement, co-development, alliances, early partnering on key projects. The Sourcing Specialist focuses on identifying and partnering &laquo; Best Class &raquo; suppliers, offering innovative technology solutions at a competitive price. The Sourcing Specialist is accountable for the supplier market analysis, besides their responsibilities to deploy the sourcing strategy on key categories, thus improving safety, quality, reliability, on-time delivery, competitiveness or reduce risks related to product supply. The Sourcing Specialist is expected to negotiate frame contracts for local suppliers and manage strategic relationships
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   He/She collaborates with the critical vendors to enhance transparency and integration, better (Quality) control of sub-vendors as well as competitiveness opportunities. Enhanced interaction will enable to decrease significantly our procurement costs through a Design-To-Cost approach, an adjustment of the scope of supply (with the vendors focusing on their core competencies) and a development of a new supply approach on sub-components such as motors etc. (e.g.: Technical, Price agreement).Accountabilities &amp; related Activities Manage local spend in the category Perform rigorous analysis on local category cost base and suppliers to ensure delivery of spend and efficiency targets Ensure supply to the business and execution of local procurement Own, manage and negotiate local supplier relationships and take sourcing decisions Manage local supplier performance (performance to SLAs, continuous improvement &ndash; cost and innovation) Stay abreast of market conditions and trends (including global pricing benchmarks) to inform strategy and ensure supply continuity Define and implement a local category strategy if required Implement best practice category management techniques Implement standards, processes and tools consistent with overall procurement function Comply with overall procurement spend and preferred supplier policies, and monitor compliance of business end users Participate in the local and central skill development plan activities
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   Category Strategy Define 3 years local category strategy including the supplier strategy for its scope In close cooperation with Stakeholders, establish yearly ambition and its updates (within the target and rolling forecast processes) Implement and manage the local category strategy
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 Liaise with other HUB
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   Sourcing execution &amp; Contract Management
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 Analyse requirements and challenge specifications with requesters
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 Identify potential suppliers and propose the list to requesters
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 Launch RFx to pre-selected suppliers and deploy the process of suppliers selection (technical and commercial) with requesters
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 Analyze offers using TCO and "Should Cost" approaches, make scenarios and propose short list of suppliers based on fact-based and agreed criteria to requesters
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 Select suppliers and negotiate contracts/purchase orders in alignment with Regional Category Managers Communicate and explain contracts to Spot Buyers / Requisitioners and finance team for deployment and appropriate execution, including Purchase Requisition to Purchase order creation in the system.
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 Communicate contracts to internal customers (Supply chain)
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 Establish measures and controls to ensure and track successful implementation of the contract in collaboration with Procurement Performance Manager
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 Follow and manage contract implementation (application of price escalation formulas, volume rebate collection, products and services portfolio management, progress clauses, renewal etc.), including
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 Update of procurement database (contracts, catalogues...)
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 Define and periodically review buying channels
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 Manage incidents and claims
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   Suppliers relationship management
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 Lead SRM activities for key suppliers of his/her category (supplier strategy, evaluations, review and audit, innovation initiatives, internal promotion of supplier, supplier days) Understand (and in some cases is involved in) the strategy of his/her most important suppliers Animate the supplier qualification and audit process in collaboration with Inspection teams, HSEQ and Technical experts Support in Corporate Social Program (CSP) nomination process (validation) Lead supplier risk identification and mitigation to ensure compliance with risk mapping regulation.
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 Manage supplier qualification and system on-boarding in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. Facilitate introduction of suppliers to company level stakeholders
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   Stakeholders management Develop and manage relationship with internal customers to ensure deployment of category strategies Develop internal customer feedback on category strategies Develop internal customer feedback regarding Supplier Performance Lead working sessions with internal customers to identify TCO reduction opportunities Develop proactive proximity and build recognition of the procurement function with internal customers
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   Continuous Improvement Conduct periodic surveys to measure internal customer feedback for continuous improvement in collaboration with the Procurement Performance Manager Get suggestions from suppliers to improve AL processes and develop innovations originating from suppliers Undertake corrective actions with suppliers to improve performance (e.g. Supplier development programs, progress plans,&hellip;) and track progress Undertake corrective actions with Functions to improve contract compliance Proactively organize sessions with internal customers to identify further TCO/TVO reduction opportunities: standardization, joint process improvement opportunities, value engineering, etc Identify opportunities for automating Purchase Orders (catalogues, Open PO, Blanket Purchase Orders, etc.) Analyze spot buying reduction opportunities, define and implement corrective actions
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   Reporting Consolidate and present Category Management action plan to his/her Management Provide periodic activity reporting to his/her Management on actual and projected savings related to his/her categories ___________________Are you a MATCH? Education: Bachelors degree in business/finance/economics. Language:
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 Knowledge and Knowhow specific to the job Be Act Engage Category &amp; Sourcing Strategy (Must have) Category &amp; Market Expertise (Must have) Supplier Selection, Qualification &amp; Relationship (Must have) Negotiations &amp; Contract Knowledge (Must have) Performance &amp; Process Management (Data, KPI &amp; Digital Tools) (Must have) Planification &amp; Expediting (Good to have) Financial Analysis (Transversal) (Should have) Project Management (Transversal) (Must have Data analysis.
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 Complementary Capabilities Thinking &amp; Partnering strategically Influencing for Change Managing conflict Analysing and solving problems Strong interpersonal skills including written and oral communication skills.
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 Our Differences make our Performance At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
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