Direct Category Manager

Description

• Subject matter expert of Ingredients or direct categories.

o Specifically for Ingredients

• Manage supplier relationships to ensure Service and Costs Targets are achieved.

• Responsible for providing market view of the categories, and determine financial implications of the market to P&L

• Identify Comprehensive Continuous Cost Savings opportunities

• Vendor Negotiations

Skills

Procurement, Supply chain, Ingredient buying, Category management, Direct category management, Purchasing, SME, Market analysis, SAP, Microsoft excel

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Must have direct category management experience within the ingredient or packing realm

• Must have SAP and Excel experience

• Must have subject matter expertise in the ingredient/packing/food manufacturing realm

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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