Kerry · 18 hours ago
Category Procurement Manager - IMAS
Beloit, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$102K/yr - $190K/yr
8+ years expKerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. They are seeking a Category Procurement Manager to manage an annual spend exceeding $150 million and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategic approaches for procurement across North America.
AgricultureFood and Beverage
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead category sourcing activities for MRO and Capex the Americas Region and provide support for other IMAS (Indirect Materials and Services) procurement as required
Review requirements from both internal and external customers to identify key supplier characteristics
Analyse market conditions to assess current and future pricing and supply, and prepare market summaries for finance and business units
Monitor procurement reporting systems to ensure company requirements are met
Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to select vendors, negotiate pricing, and support continuous improvement and corrective action initiatives
Resolve operational issues directly with vendors and manage feedback concerning supplier performance
Review and address vendor claims and contracts to ensure they conform to company policy
Recruit and retain suppliers that deliver high-quality products and services at competitive prices, while upholding the highest standards of ethics and conduct
Negotiate complex requests for materials and services
Work closely with other functions across the region to implement category sourcing initiatives
Develop sourcing and implementation strategies aligned with Kerry’s quality, service, and financial goals
Prepare and issue purchasing contracts
Review contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal accuracy, pricing, and compliance with specifications
Establish and utilise a system for evaluating vendor quotations with effective negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service standards are met
Support continuous improvement projects for Engineering and Maintenance operations
Qualification
Required
A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field is required; an MBA is preferred
8+ years' experience in MRO and direct procurement is essential
Proven experience within the food or pharmaceutical industry
Ability to travel domestically as necessary (20–30% of the time)
Strong communication skills and a proactive approach
Demonstrated ability to secure buy-in and commitment from stakeholders, with a track record of effective collaboration
Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills
Deep understanding of purchasing procedures and tools
Familiarity with SAP, procurement sourcing tools, and relevant management systems is an advantage
Preferred
An MBA is preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
Retirement contribution
Company
Kerry
The most innovative portfolio of Taste & Nutrition technologies and Ingredients & Actives for the global food, and beverage industries.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-01-15IPO
Leadership Team
Gerry Behan
Global President and CEO
Alan Barrett
Chief Operating Officer Kerry Ingredients & Flavors - Asia Pacific
Recent News
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