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AGROPUR, INC Senior Category Manager Indirect Goods in APPLETON, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Type:Regular Invest in you, Join Agropur. We dairy you! How Agropur invests in YOU: Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 401(k) with 7% company contributions 3 weeks Paid Time Off Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays Paid parental leave Advancement Opportunities What\'s involved in this role: We are looking for a Senior Category Manager - Indirect Goods and Servicesin Appleton, WI or Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The Senior Category Manager will support the development of a successful procurement program across category management, sourcing events, contract negotiations, risk mitigation, contingency planning, and supplier performance for the Canadian and US businesses representing approximately \$250M+ in annual spend. This will be done collaboratively with our business stakeholders, across both countries. Strategic sourcing acumen combined with project management skills will deliver the results and innovation needed for this position. Lead a team of multi-cultural & multi-country (US & Canada) procurement professionals by creating an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture. Together and with support to the business, establishes long-term procurement strategies based on the needs of the organization: Leads and manages tenders, supplier selections, contract negotiations and formalization, procurement and planning strategies, monitoring of supplier performance, etc. Leads project implementation following strategy approval. Leads supplier relationship management (SRM) for those suppliers identified while driving continuous improvement of top spend categories. Ensure spend under active management KPIs are met and contracts are in place where possible and appropriate. What you need to join our team: Bachelor\'s Degree in a related field required. Minimum five (5) years of experience in procurement required. Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered. Where you\'ll be working: Agropur\'s US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties, and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world\'s largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World. Agropurus.com We dairy you! JOIN AGROPUR. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national... For full info follow application link. AA/EEO - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/AF249A1E51D346BF